Heavy rain on Sunday resulted in the highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup being postponed to a reserve day.
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar took a dig at skipper Babar Azam for opting to bowl first after winning the toss in the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against India on Sunday. Shoaib sarcastically remarked that it was a wise decision, as Pakistan was fortunate enough to be saved by the rain.
He credited the Indian opening batters, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, for providing an exceptional start. Shoaib also pointed out that India had their share of luck in the group stage match, where rain played a crucial role, and this time it favored Pakistan.
“Well. I don't see this starting again. Colombo ki baarish is crazy," Akhtar wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“Hey guys, it's me Shoaib, match dekhne aaya tha, hum sare fans bhi wait kar rahe hai, Indians bhi Pakistani bhi. Lekin barish ne bacha liya humein, finally! Pehle India phass gya tha humare aagey, barish ne bacha lia. Aaj hum phas gaye the India ke samne, shukr hai barish ne bach lia," Akhtar was heard saying in the video that has gone viral on social media.
"We will be able to resume this game tomorrow at the same position, and by making a wise decision, not to bowl first," he added.
Heavy rain on Sunday resulted in the highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup being postponed to a reserve day. Only 24.1 overs of play were possible before the rain interrupted the game. India, who had been put to bat first by Pakistan in Colombo, will resume their innings on Monday at a score of 147-2 in the 50-over contest.
The decision to allocate an extra day for this clash was made at the last minute, making it the only game, apart from the final, to receive this advantage. This decision was taken due to a previous group match between the two teams being washed out due to rain in Pallekele.
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