Shoaib Akhtar’s meltdown after Pakistan loss goes viral: From ‘if India get knocked out’ to ‘Salman is not captaincy material’ | Cricket News – The Times of India
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Shoaib Akhtar’s meltdown after Pakistan loss goes viral: From ‘if India get knocked out’ to ‘Salman is not captaincy material’ | Cricket News – The Times of India


Shoaib Akhtar’s meltdown after Pakistan loss goes viral: From ‘if India get knocked out’ to ‘Salman is not captaincy material’ | Cricket News – The Times of India
Shoaib Akhtar (Video grab)

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar unleashed a furious on-air rant after Pakistan’s heartbreaking defeat to England in the T20 World Cup Super 8s, questioning captain Salman Ali Agha’s leadership and lamenting his team’s fading semi-final hopes.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Even before the match, Akhtar had revealed his emotional investment and rivalry-fuelled hopes on the ‘Game On Hai’ show. “I just hope England play poorly so we can take the two points happily,” he had said. “Our joy will know no bounds if India get knocked out and we make it to the semi-finals.”

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But those hopes were shattered in dramatic fashion in Pallekele as England pulled off a tense chase of 166, powered by captain Harry Brook’s stunning 100 off 51 balls — the first century by a captain in T20 World Cup history.Pakistan had England in trouble at 58/4, but Brook’s composure and key partnerships turned the match on its head, sealing England’s semi-final spot and leaving Pakistan’s campaign hanging by a thread.The defeat triggered an emotional meltdown from Akhtar, who openly questioned Salman’s credentials.In a viral reaction, Akhtar suggested Salman was “not captaincy material,” a remarkable U-turn given he had earlier supported the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to appoint him.Pakistan’s situation is now precarious. Following the loss and an earlier washout against New Zealand, their semi-final fate is no longer in their own hands. They must beat Sri Lanka and hope other results go their way.Two wins for New Zealand would eliminate Pakistan outright, while other combinations could bring net run rate into play.


PAK vs ENG: Pakistan fan’s hilarious reaction after Saim Ayub dismissal goes viral – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India
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PAK vs ENG: Pakistan fan’s hilarious reaction after Saim Ayub dismissal goes viral – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India


PAK vs ENG: Pakistan fan’s hilarious reaction after Saim Ayub dismissal goes viral – Watch | Cricket News – The Times of India
Pakistan fan’s hilarious reaction after Saim Ayub dismissal goes viral

NEW DELHI: A hilarious moment from Pakistan’s match against England in the T20 World Cup went viral after a fan’s shocked reaction was caught on camera when opener Saim Ayub got out early at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Ayub was dismissed by Jofra Archer for just 7 runs, caught while trying to pull a fast short ball. Archer embraced the occasion with a unique celebration.

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A few seconds later, the camera caught a Pakistani fan’s disappointed and stunned expression, which quickly became a hit on social media.Watch the fan’s reaction to the dismissal:In the match, Pakistan chose to bat first on a good pitch but struggled to score quickly as England kept taking wickets at regular intervals. Sahibzada Farhan was the standout batter, scoring 63 off 45 balls with several boundaries. He added a 46-run partnership with Babar Azam, but England’s bowlers kept things under control. Babar Azam had another slow innings, making 25 off 24 balls before being bowled by Jamie Overton. Spinner Liam Dawson was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets for 24 runs, while Archer and Overton also took two wickets each. Fakhar Zaman added a quick 25 off 16 balls, and Shadab Khan stayed unbeaten on 23, helping Pakistan reach 164/9 by the end of their innings. However, Pakistan never really accelerated, and England’s disciplined bowling kept them under pressure throughout.ALSO READ: Hilarious Babar Azam memes take over internet after another flop show in T20 World CupEngland had already beaten Sri Lanka earlier in the Super Eights, while Pakistan’s previous match against New Zealand was washed out, making this game important for both teams’ qualification hopes.