Shadab Khan’s amazing claim (Photo-PTI)
In the T20 World Cup, Pakistan team lost to India by 61 runs. After this defeat, it has become difficult for Pakistan to reach Super 8. But despite this, Pakistani players are staking their claim to reach the final. This claim has been made by Pakistan’s leg spinner Shadab Khan. Before the match against Namibia in Colombo, Shadab Khan said that he is going to stay in Colombo till the final. When Shadab was returning after practicing, Pakistani reporters asked him whether he would stay here till the semi-finals, to which the Pakistani player said that he would play the final in Colombo itself.
Difficult for Pakistan to reach the final
It seems difficult for Pakistan cricket team to reach the finals. All the weaknesses of this team have been exposed against India. After defeating Netherlands and America, both Pakistan’s bowling and batting failed in front of India, as a result this team lost by 61 runs. Four top order batsmen of Pakistan could not maintain their strength at the crease. Sam Ayyub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam and captain Salman Aga failed miserably. Shaheen Afridi was badly beaten in bowling. However, if Pakistan reaches the finals, it will cause great loss to Team India. In case Pakistan reaches the final, the title match will be played in Colombo instead of Ahmedabad.
Shadab Khan said, “We will play the final.” pic.twitter.com/ycnA5kK7iE
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Will there be big changes in Pakistan team?
After Pakistan’s defeat against India, there are reports that there may be major changes in its playing eleven. Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi can be dropped. Fakhar Zaman can get place in place of Babar and Salman Mirza can get place in place of Shaheen. However, both these players practiced vigorously on Tuesday. Usman Tariq also said in the press conference that the playing eleven has not been decided yet.
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