PAK vs ENG: “I Was Confident That You Are Going To Lift The World Cup, Now That Has Not Changed” – Matthew Hayden Encourages Pakistan

Legendary Australia National Cricket Team batter and the mentor of the Pakistan National Cricket Team, Matthew Hayden, encouraged the Men In Green after the World Cup final defeat, saying that he is confident that they can lift the World Cup one day.

Babar Azam & Co. lost the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 by 5 wickets against Jos Buttler-led England National Cricket Team at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday, November 13.

Losing the toss and batting first, Pakistan only managed to post 137/8 on the board. Defending the target, the Pakistani bowlers removed England’s top-3 in the powerplay overs, but Ben Stokes’ batting masterclass guided the Three Lions to their second T20 World Cup triumph.

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Speaking in a video shared by PCB on Twitter, Matthew Hayden said that he is “very privileged and honoured” to be a part of Pakistan’s World Cup campaign. He elaborated:

“I just want to say on behalf of the support staff that we feel very privileged and honoured to be a part of that story. Take it back to a month ago, when you all shared a meal at my house. I said that I was confident that you are going to lift the World Cup. Now that has not changed, nothing’s changed, I am still confident that this group of young men can lift the World Cup.

“And I am confident that, we have also some clarity on how to move forward from this tournament. How to celebrate some great performances and how to acknowledge some of the weaknesses that we have had in the last month. Come the World Cup in India, again, we will be celebrating getting somewhere near the World Cup. It is amazing how far we have come in the tournament.”

Matthew Hayden is proud of the team's effort and performance in the tournament.#T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/X3cbfEqtPL

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) November 13, 2022

I know, it does hurt, but the reality is that we are so close – Matthew Hayden

Legendary Australia National Cricket Team batter Matthew Hayden further said that he is fully aware of the fact that losing the summit clash hurts. He elaborated:

“I know that you are going to be hurting, I know, it does hurt, but the reality is that we are so close. Such an important part of these last parts has been sharing time together. We have talked as men about what the future looked like and bang bang bang, results happened.

“So, guys, I am really proud of you. Thank you for sharing your inner sanctum with me and I hope that I have been able to share my heart and my story of cricket with you guys as well, and I am always honoured.”

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