Watch: Vinay Kumar kills Sohaib Maqsood with his looks in the WCL Final between India and Pakistan champions

Former Indian bowler Vinay Kumar took sweet revenge against former Pakistan batter Sohaib Maqsood during the final match of the World Championship of Legends (WCL). Vinay Kumar gave a death stare send-off to Sohaib Maqsood after dismissing him in the high-voltage final match between India and Pakistan.

The highly anticipated final between India champions and Pakistan champions witnessed several intense on-field battles at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday, July 13. One notable moment occurred in the fifth over when Vinay Kumar bowled his first over in the final of the recently concluded tournament.

Watch - Vinay Kumar Gives Death Stare To Shoaib Maqsood

Sohaib Maqsood welcomed Vinay Kumar with a six off the second delivery over point. The right-handed batter continued his aggressive approach by hitting another boundary to deep mid-wicket. However, the right-arm pacer had the last laugh when Maqsood was caught by Rahul Shukla at deep square leg.

Following the wicket, Vinay expressed his delight by giving Maqsood a death stare as the batter walked back to the dressing room. The video of this moment has gone viral on social media. FanCode shared the video with the caption, "THAT Vinay Kumar Expression When it's India-Pakistan, the Heat is ALWAYS"

THAT Vinay Kumar Expression👀

When it's India-Pakistan, the Heat is ALWAYS 🔛#IndvPakonFanCode #WCLonFanCode pic.twitter.com/X8aUN7yoxn

— FanCode (@FanCode) July 13, 2024

Maqsood scored 21 runs off 12 deliveries, including one boundary and two sixes. The right-handed batter showcased strong form throughout the tournament. The 37-year-old batter scored 204 runs across seven matches with an average of 29.14 and a strike rate of 153.38, including two half-centuries.

Vinay Kumar ended with 1/36 in four overs as Pakistan Champions scored 156/6 in 20 overs. Shoaib Malik was the top scorer with 41 off 36 balls, including three sixes. Misbah-ul-Haq scored 18 off 15 balls before retiring hurt, while Sohail Tanvir played a quickfire knock of unbeaten with 19 off nine balls.

Anureet Singh picked up three wickets for 43 runs in his four overs, while Pawan Negi and Irfan Pathan took one wicket each. In response, Ambati Rayudu scored 50 off 30 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Yusuf Pathan scored 30 off 16 balls leading India to a five-wicket victory with five balls to spare.

BCCI Rejects Gautam Gambhir's Recommendation For Bowling Coach

Earlier this week, newly appointed Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir recommended Vinay Kumar for the bowling coach position. However, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suggested Zaheer Khan and Lakshmipathy Balaji.

The former Indian opener later proposed former South Africa fast bowler Morne Morkel, who had previously worked with him at the Lucknow Super Giants. Morkel also served as the Pakistan cricket team's bowling coach in the ODI World Cup 2023.

Gautam Gambhir will finalize his support staff before the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. Former India player Abhishek Nayar, who previously worked with Gambhir as an assistant coach at KKR, is expected to join the new support team.

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