Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi along with Abdul Razzaq recently addressed the media in Pakistan and recalled a tense moment during their playing days. Afridi claimed that the Pakistani cricket team bus was pelted with stones after winning a Test match against India in Bengaluru in 2005. The incident has triggered a discussion on the ongoing tension between the two countries and the importance of the spirit of sportsmanship.
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi revealed that stones were pelted at his bus when he won a Test match in Bengaluru.
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“That was a pressure moment for us. We used to hit sixes and fours and nobody clapped for us. If Abdul Razzaq remembers, when we won the Test match in Bengaluru, our bus was pelted with stones. The pressure is always there and you should enjoy that pressure. Players are saying that Pakistan should not go to India. I am totally against it, I think we should go there and win matches,” Afridi told the press. Said in front of
Afridi described the incident as a pressure moment for the team and said that despite hitting sixes and fours, there was a lack of applause from the spectators. The attack on his bus is a reminder of the challenges players face during matches between India and Pakistan. However, Afridi expressed his firm belief that such incidents should not discourage the Pakistani cricket team from competing in India, stressing the need to face the pressure and strive for victory.
Afridi’s statement throws light on the ongoing tension between cricket playing countries India and Pakistan. The historical rivalry between the two teams has often deteriorated due to political reasons and security concerns. While Pakistani Sports Minister Ehsan Mazari has urged the resumption of cricket tours between the countries, India’s reluctance to play in Pakistan has created a deadlock. The upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup have become a point of contention, with Pakistan threatening to pull out of the 2023 World Cup if India does not participate in the Asia Cup at a neutral venue.
Afridi’s call for the Pakistani cricket team to continue competing in India despite past incidents shows the importance of promoting the spirit of sportsmanship and healthy cricket. He urged India to emulate this by playing matches in Pakistan and highlighted its positive impact on cricket fans and spectators around the world. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has also encouraged Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming World Cup, and stressed the need for all members to follow the rules and regulations of their respective countries.