IND vs NEP: "A Lot Of Television Sets Were Saved, Especially In Pakistan" - S Sreesanth On India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Encounter
Published - 04 Sep 2023, 06:01 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 09:46 AM
Former Indian pacer S Sreesanth made a cheeky remark after the much-awaited clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 was abandoned due to rain. S Sreesanth said that the rain saved a lot of television sets from being destroyed in Pakistan.
The India-Pakistan match ended without a result at the Pallekele International Stadium on Saturday, September 2. The Rohit Sharma-led team was bowled out for 265 runs in the first innings. However, the rain didn’t allow a single ball to be bowled in the second innings.
Cricket fans in Pakistan have a history of expressing frustration by breaking television sets and burning players’ posters when the men’s team loses. Their frustration was evident after the 2015 World Cup clash against India, where Pakistan lost comprehensively by 76 runs.
India Were Able To Post A Good Score – S Sreesanth
In an interview with Sportskeeda, S Sreesanth pointed out that India had managed to post a competitive score despite initial setbacks.
“A lot of television sets were saved, especially in Pakistan. Rain saved Pakistan, as India were able to post a good score despite losing early wickets. Their prayers were answered. But it’s okay, we will beat them in the final,” Sreesanth said.
Wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan and all-rounder Hardik Panda rescued the team from 66-4 to put up a total of 266 runs on the board in 50 overs. Ishan scored 82 runs on 81 balls, and Pandya contributed 87 runs off 90 balls. The duo put up a 138-run partnership for the fifth wicket.
Bahot Saare Padosiyon Ke TV Bach Gaye – Irfan Pathan
Foreman Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan took to his official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle to say that he had made similar remarks on the India-Pakistan encounter.
“Bahot saare Padosiyon ke TV bach gaye aaj;)” wrote the caption.
Bahot saare Padosiyon ke TV bach gaye aaj;)
The two neighbouring nations might face off against each other in the Super Four stages of the Asia Cup. Pakistan has already qualified for the next stage, while India’s chances will be decided after the game against Nepal in Palleke on Monday, September 4.
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