Cricket fraternity praises Pakistan pace attack for brave fightback in final

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MELBOURNE: Although Pakistan lost the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday, their fast bowlers especially Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah won the hearts of millions of cricket fans and earned the praises of many pundits of the game and former players for their courageous counterattack while defending a low total against England. 

The result and numbers might not do justice to the brilliance and prowess of the Pakistan pace attack but the ones watching the game cannot deny the great spectacle of the pace bowling that they witnessed in the eventful finale yesterday.

Following the final, renowned Indian journalist and commentator Harsha Bhogle expressed on Twitter that few teams would have defended such a low total the way Pakistan did.

“Credit to Pakistan. Few teams would have defended 137 the way they did. Best bowling team.” he said.

Similarly, England’s former captain Michael Vaughan praised the Green Shirts and claimed that Shaheen’s injury was a turning point in the game, otherwise, the result could have been different.

“Have to say the Shaheen Afridi Injury had a major impact on the outcome of the game .. Pakistan have once again been brilliant to watch .. they being so much to the world game ..” he wrote on Twitter.

West Indies’ ex-cricketer and renowned commentator Ian Bishop said although England proved their dominance in white-ball cricket, Pakistan showed great spirit and hoped that the team would get even better.

“Well played England. Duly deserved for truly being outstanding in the white ball game for the last 5 years. Pakistan showed great spirit to get the final and will get even better.” he tweeted.

Furthermore, famous Indian cricket analyst and former cricketer, Aakash Chopra praised the valiant display of pace bowling in the T20 World Cup final and claimed that only Pakistan could have stretched England that far in the run chase.

“Pakistan’s bowling made a match of it…to be honest, only Pakistan could’ve stretched England this far. Outstanding bowling unit.” he expressed on twitter.

Similarly, many former cricketers of the country also lauded the team’s pace battery and an incredible fightback in the final despite batting jittery and not putting many runs on the board.

Fast bowler Wahab Riaz said: “Regardless of that we didn’t finish the way we wanted to! But I salute the bowling lineup for an exceptional fight, each and every one has been amazing! Specially Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan and Naseem Shah. Congratulations England cricket.”

 

Likewise, former off-spinner Saeed Ajmal termed Pakistan’s pace attack “the best in the world” and claimed if any other team were defending such a paltry target, England would had finish the game in 15 overs.

“We Proved Today that we Have the Best Bowling attack in the World..if there was any other team against England with total of 137 They would’ve ended it in 15 overs Max..Proud of You Boys ” he tweeted.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan were defeated by England in the final of the ICC T20 Men’s T20 World Cup by six wickets as all-rounder Ben Stokes held his nerves strong and survive the furious pace attack to help his team achieve the 138-run target.

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