Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi made a daring declare on the continued ICC World Cup 2023 closing between India and Australia. He stated that the Rohit Sharma-led would possibly lose the sport due to the overconfidence.
Shahid Afridi’s remark got here when India misplaced Shreyas Iyer within the closing of the ICC World Cup in opposition to Australia. Throughout a stay present on Samaa TV, he was requested in regards to the stress that can be on the Indian gamers, taking part in in entrance of the full-house Ahmedabad Stadium.
Shahid Afridi stated that stress gained’t be a lot on Indian gamers as a result of they’re grown up taking part in in entrance of those crowds. He highlighted that India has gained repeatedly which could come to hang-out them. The previous Pakistan cricketer additionally stated that Shubman Gill wasted the chance he had. He defined:
“There’s nothing about stress on India gamers as a result of they’re grown up taking part in between such enormous crowds. They’re assured gamers and worldwide cricket is all about dealing with stress. Indian gamers comprehend it. However if you win repeatedly, you are inclined to get overconfident, which kills you.
“It was a giant alternative for Shubman Gill, he performed the fallacious shot because it wasn’t that supply to get out. In huge finals, the place the stress is excessive and the Stadium is packed, you’ll get to see huge match gamers your self who’re mentally and bodily robust.”
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi says India may lose the World Cup closing due to their overconfidence 👀💯 #CWC23Final #INDvsAUSfinalpic.twitter.com/ODoJqYbw5N
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India has been requested to bat first on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. They had been off to a good begin due to skipper Rohit Sharma (47). Shubman Gill (4) couldn’t get going as he misplaced his wicket early. The Indian captain went again within the tenth over.
After his wicket, Shreyas Iyer (4) perished as nicely placing India below stress. Virat Kohli (50) and KL Rahul performed nicely and hit important half-centuries. Kohli perished after a significant begin and Ravindra Jadeja (9) couldn’t get going in any respect.
IND vs AUS: KL Rahul perishes after slamming important half-century
Australian bowlers are preserving issues tight and are placing India below great stress. KL Rahul was wanting set for a giant ton however Mitchell Starc eliminated him with a jaffa. The Australian pacer bowled a size ball from around the wicket that straightened off the deck.
KL Rahul obtained squared up and poked at it. The ball swung reversely sharp and despatched the batter packing. The keeper-batter scored 66 runs off 107 balls. He additionally smashed one 4 in his innings and bailed his workforce out of hassle once they misplaced early wickets.