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"An Age-Old Problem": Shahid Afridi Lashes Out At Pakistan Management After Asia Cup Elimination

Pakistan's hopes of clinching the Asia Cup 2023 title were crushed on Thursday as the Babar Azam-led side lost a must-win match against Sri Lanka. Opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 252/7 in 42 overs (due to rain) Mohammad Rizwan scoring an unbeaten 86. However, Kusal Mendis and Charith Asalanka's fiery batting performance, took Sri Lanka across the line on the last ball of the match, with two wickets in hands. After the heartbreaking elimination, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi criticised their poor team selection.

"Pakistan Is Ready To...": Shahid Afridi On Jay Shah's 'Security Concern' Comment

While replying to the concern of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah regarding the issue of "security" in Pakistan, former captain Shahid Afridi has sent out a reminder. It is worth noting that Asia Cup 2023 which was earlier slated to take place entirely in Pakistan is now being co-hosted by the country after nine matches of the tournament were moved out to Sri Lanka. "All the full members, media rights holders, and in-stadia rights holders were initially hesitant to commit to hosting the entire tournament in Pakistan. This reluctance stemmed from concerns related to the security and economic situation prevailing in the country," said Shah.

Shahid Afridi's Sharp Response To Gautam Gambhir's 'Dosti Bahar Rehni Chahiye' Comment

The India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 clash last week gained a lot of traction. The two teams faced off for the first time since the 2022 T20 World Cup and there was enough entertainment in store. Indian batters were troubled by Pakistan pacers Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah as they could score only 266. However, Indian bowlers did not get a chance to prove their mettle as rain washed out the entire second innings. Before the match and even after the match, the Indian cricket team and Pakistan cricket team members could be seen sharing light moments.

India vs Pakistan: 5 Most Controversial Moments In ODI History Of The Asian Rivals

The matches between India and Pakistan barely take place without any controversy. Given that so much of energy and effort of players and fans are involved, the match between these two Asian teams is way more than just an interesting game of cricket. There is emotion, there is pressure and there is performance too. All the factors combine to make it a surreal experience for the fans as well as the cricketers. In the past two decades or so, both the sides have had some fair amount of controversial moments when they faced each other on the ground. Here is a look at top five of them -

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Head-To-Head Stats: How Have India Fared Against Pakistan?

India and Pakistan are set to renew their rival when the two teams meet in Group A clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday in Kandy. For the first time ever, India and Pakistan will square off at the Pallekele International Stadium. The tickets have been sold out for the high-octane match, and so are the hotels and accommodation, in the capital of the Central Province. When it comes to India vs Pakistan in cricket, it is more than just a match.

Watch: Shahid Afridi's Meeting With Bollywood Stars Goes Viral Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023

The Asia Cup 2023 is just round the corner and cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the match between India and Pakistan on September 2. The two teams last played a bilateral series back in 2013 but due to the political tensions, their meetings are now restricted to continental and International Cricket Council (ICC) competitions. While the competition between the teams will reach fever pitch in the next few days, the internet witnessed a heartwarming example of the two countries' friendship.

Shahid Afridi's 'Political' Dig As Pakistan Board Alters Tribute Video To Feature Imran Khan

he Pakistan Cricket Board found itself in the line of fire after a tribute video, lauding the nation's cricket heroes, posted on August 14, backfired. The Pakistan team's fans, having failed to spot the 1992 World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan in the video, actively expressed their dissatisfaction on social media. In little time, #ShameOnPCB started to trend on X (formerly Twitter) while some former cricketers, including the legendary Wasim Akram, also criticised the board for the video.

"Sasur-Damaad Same-Same": Identical Celebrations From Shaheen Afridi, Shahid Afridi Go Viral. Watch

The 'sasur-damad' duo of Shaheen Afridi and Shahid Afridi has some great connection between them. Shaheen is currently playing in The Hundred tournament in England while Shahid is featuring in the Global T20 Canada. The two players are thousands of miles away from each other but they showed some uncanny similarity when they picked wickets during their respective matches on the same day. Both the players picked two wickets apiece and the manner in which they celebrated the wickets was identical.

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"An Age-Old Problem": Shahid Afridi Lashes Out At Pakistan Management After Asia Cup Elimination

"Pakistan Is Ready To...": Shahid Afridi On Jay Shah's 'Security Concern' Comment

Shahid Afridi's Sharp Response To Gautam Gambhir's 'Dosti Bahar Rehni Chahiye' Comment

India vs Pakistan: 5 Most Controversial Moments In ODI History Of The Asian Rivals

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023 Head-To-Head Stats: How Have India Fared Against Pakistan?

Watch: Shahid Afridi's Meeting With Bollywood Stars Goes Viral Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023

Shahid Afridi's 'Political' Dig As Pakistan Board Alters Tribute Video To Feature Imran Khan

"Sasur-Damaad Same-Same": Identical Celebrations From Shaheen Afridi, Shahid Afridi Go Viral. Watch