Ramiz Raja Slams Pakistan Pacers For Poor Show Against Ireland

13.05.2024 - 10:15 sports.ndtv.com

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja slammed Men in Green bowlers on Monday for their performance in the second T20I against Ireland despite their comprehensive win.

Pakistan's frontline speedsters, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi combined to give away 162 runs as Ireland posted a total of 193/7 in the first innings.

Shaheen and Amir proved to be too costly out of the four as they gave away runs at a minimum economy of 11.00. Shaheen walked away with three scalps but spilt 49 runs in his four-over spell.

While Amir had a sole wicket to his name in his four-over spell in that process he conceded 44 runs. Still Pakistan batters were able to cover up and chase down the 194-run target comfortably with more than three overs to spare.

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