After Pakistan’s slim defeat to England within the remaining of the T20 World Cup, legendary pacer Shoaib Akhtar praised the Babar Azam-led aspect for placing up a gutsy battle. In the ultimate, England bowlers restricted Pakistan to a below-par whole of 137/8 after successful the toss. In reply, Ben Stokes hit an unbeaten fifty to take his group throughout the ending line regardless of Pakistan bowlers placing up an excellent battle. Akhtar backed the Pakistan group, highlighting the truth that the Indian bowlers did not even take a wicket towards this English group within the semi-final.

“It’s ok guys, I stand with you Pakistan. Shaheen’s injury was a turning point. I wanted the match to go to the last over. It was unfortunate but it’s ok. You have made me happy because Pakistan put up a marvellous fight tonight. India’s bowling couldn’t save them from this England batting line-up, they couldn’t take one wicket. It was a seaming track tonight and Pakistan gave them trouble,” Akhtar mentioned in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel.

After Pakistan’s slim defeat to England within the remaining of the T20 World Cup, legendary pacer Shoaib Akhtar praised the Babar Azam-led aspect for placing up a gutsy battle. In the ultimate, England bowlers restricted Pakistan to a below-par whole of 137/8 after successful the toss. In reply, Ben Stokes hit an unbeaten fifty to take his group throughout the ending line regardless of Pakistan bowlers placing up an excellent battle. Akhtar backed the Pakistan group, highlighting the truth that the Indian bowlers did not even take a wicket towards this English group within the semi-final.

“It’s ok guys, I stand with you Pakistan. Shaheen’s injury was a turning point. I wanted the match to go to the last over. It was unfortunate but it’s ok. You have made me happy because Pakistan put up a marvellous fight tonight. India’s bowling couldn’t save them from this England batting line-up, they couldn’t take one wicket. It was a seaming track tonight and Pakistan gave them trouble,” Akhtar mentioned in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel.

Akhtar additional said that the administration ought to now concentrate on the upcoming ODI World Cup, which shall be held in India subsequent 12 months. He additionally urged the Pakistan gamers to win the ODI World Cup trophy in India and change into nationwide heroes.

“Pull your chin up. Your heads should be high, there is no reason to be demoralized. It’s been a good battle. Just be strict with your team selection and fitness regime. Next year, there’s another World Cup in India (next year). I am telling you guys, whoever wants to be the hero, go and lift the trophy at Wankhede Stadium and bring it back to Pakistan. This is a challenge for you. Go, work on your fitness and there’s the 50-over World Cup in India. That should be our World Cup.  Pick up yourself, train hard and the next World Cup is ours,” he added.