Shahid Afridi in a talk on a Pakistani TV channel
Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi slammed Group Bharat following their ODI International Cup 2023 loss towards Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Talking continue to exist a Pakistan-based TV channel, Samaa TV, Afridi mentioned that overconfidence resulted in Rohit Sharma’s facet’s downfall within the event. He additionally mentioned that later successful 10 suits within the event, overconfidence used to be difference within the crew.
“Jab aap continue game jeete ja rahe ho toh overconfidence bhi zyada ho jati hai. Toh woh cheez aapko marwah deti hai(When you have won all the games continuously, the ‘overconfidence’ is too much. So, this could lead to their downfall),” Afridi advised on Samaa TV.
Coming to the competition, Bharat bundled out on a rating of 240 in 50 overs. On a tricky batting floor, skipper Rohit Sharma (47 in 31 balls, with 4 obstacles and 3 sixes), Virat Kohli (54 in 63 balls, with 4 obstacles) and KL Rahul (66 in 107 balls, with one 4) posted impressive knocks.
Mitchell Starc (3/55) used to be the pick out of the bowlers for Australia. Skipper Pat Cummins (2/34) and Josh Hazlewood (2/60) additionally bowled neatly. Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell were given a wicket each and every.
Moment chasing 241 runs, Bharat had the Aussies unwell at 47/3. Knocks from Travis Head (137 in 120 balls, with 15 fours and 4 sixes) and Marnus Labuschagne (58 in 110 balls, with 4 obstacles) left the Indian crew with out solutions and guided them to a six-wicket win.
The International Cup finalists will now compete in a five-match T20I line which can start on Thursday in Visakhapatnam.
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