Shadab’s standout efficiency with the ball, 3-42 within the ultimate ODI in opposition to Afghanistan, propelled Pakistan to a decisive 59-run victory, sealing a clear sweep within the three-match ODI sequence.
Post the match, the all-rounder was questioned about Agarkar’s feedback on how Team India plans to counter Pakistan’s menacing tempo assault. To this, Shadab wittily responded to reporters, “Dekhiye, ye depend karta hai on a day. Main ya koi aur, ya unki taraf se koi aisa bol de, to bolne se kuch nahi hota, kuch change nahi hota. Jab match hoga, match mein jo cheezein nazar ayengi, asal cheez wahi hoti hai (See, it depends on a particular day. Me or somebody, or someone from India can make such a statement. Those are just words. Anybody can say anything and that doesn’t change or affect anything. When we have the match, then we will see what goes on. Real things happen in the match only).”
However, it is vital to notice that the remarks Shadab referred to had been allegedly made throughout India’s squad announcement for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. Various snippets from the press convention, together with one posted on the social media platform X (previously often called Twitter), captured Agarkar stating, “Virat Kohli will handle them.”
Contrary to circulating rumours, Agarkar was reportedly indirectly questioned about India’s technique to counter Pakistan’s tempo bowling prowess. Nonetheless, this lighthearted banter provides an additional layer of pleasure to the approaching conflict between the 2 cricketing giants.
The upcoming Asia Cup match is slated to characteristic the in-form batter Virat Kohli in opposition to Pakistan’s potent tempo assault. Kohli, who has confronted Pakistan primarily within the T20I format since 2019, has managed to build up a powerful 158 runs in opposition to the likes of Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf. His general document in opposition to Pakistan showcases his mastery, with 488 runs scored throughout 10 matches at a mean of 81.33 and a powerful strike price of 123.85.
Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the showdown between these arch-rivals, scheduled to happen on September 2 on the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka.
(With inputs from ANI)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com