Former cricketers Harbhajan Singh, Mohammad Hafeez and Irfan Pathan jumped to the defence of Arshdeep Singh after the India pacer’s dropped catch of Asif Ali proved to be the turning level within the conflict between India and Pakistan on Sunday.
The arch-rivals met for the second time on this 12 months’s Asia Cup within the Super Fours stage. After having gained the toss, Babar Azam requested India to bat first. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul received the Indian crew off to a flyer and the momentum was carried on by Virat Kohli who scored a powerful 60 off 44 balls. India had been capable of submit a stiff goal of 182 runs.
In response, Pakistan did not get off to one of the best of begins as they misplaced Azam early. Mohammad Rizwan batted brilliantly and acquired nice assist from Mohammad Nawaz, who scored 42 runs off 20 balls. Rizwan scored 71 off 41 deliveries.
However, the wicket of the Pakistan opener modified the complexion of the sport and India had the momentum heading into the ultimate few overs. Arshdeep Singh, nevertheless, dropped a easy catch that would have seen Asif Ali returning again to the pavilion.
This got here again to hang-out India as Ali ensured that Pakistan received dwelling ultimately with a ball to spare.
The Indian pacer acquired lots of stick for his error from followers on social media. Now, former cricketers like Harbhajan Singh, Mohammad Hafeez and Irfan Pathan have jumped to the defence of Arshdeep.
Harbhajan mentioned that individuals ought to cease criticizing Arshdeep as nobody drops a catch on function. He admitted that Pakistan had been the higher crew on the day.
“Stop criticising young @arshdeepsinghh No one drop the catch purposely..we are proud of our boys .. Pakistan played better.. shame on such people who r putting our own guys down by saying cheap things on this platform bout arsh and team.. Arsh is GOLD,” mentioned Harbhajan on Twitter.
Stop criticising younger @arshdeepsinghh No one drop the catch purposely..we’re happy with our boys .. Pakistan performed higher.. disgrace on such individuals who r placing our personal guys down by saying low-cost issues on this platform bout arsh and crew.. Arsh is GOLD
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 4, 2022
Hafeez additionally lent his assist to the Indian pacer by requesting the Indian followers to not humiliate the 23-year-old.
“My request to all Indian team fans. In sports we make mistakes as we r human. Please don’t humiliate anyone on these mistakes. @arshdeepsinghh,” mentioned Hafeez.
My request to all Indian crew followers. In sports activities we make errors as we r human. Please don’t humiliate anybody on these errors. @arshdeepsinghh
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) September 4, 2022
Pathan additionally defended Arshdeep and mentioned that he has a powerful character.
“Arshdeep is a strong character. Stay that way boy. @arshdeepsinghh,” mentioned Pathan.
Arshdeep is a powerful character. Stay that approach boy. @arshdeepsinghh
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 4, 2022
India will now face Sri Lanka on sixth August as they appear to bounce from the defeat on Sunday.
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