Pakistan managed to pull off a close win against Afghanistan in their second Super4 game to seal a place in the final of Asia Cup 2022. However, during the slog over of the second innings, there was an intense altercation took place between Asif Ali and Fareed Ahmad, the fans of the two teams also took on each other after the match.
Naseem Shah the Hero for Pakistan who smacked two sixes in the final over to hand Pakistan the narrowest of victories – by 1 run- too was visibly upset with what had happened with Ali earlier, and also celebrated the win with much anger towards the Afghan players.
WATCH – Asif Ali Threatens Fareed Ahmed To Hit With Bat After His Dismissal
Former Pakistan international Shoaib Akhtar on his Youtube channel did not mince any words discussing the Asif Ali – Fareed Ahmad incident and termed that very incident as one of the reasons for Afghanistan’s loss. Akhtar said, “We as a nation always love and support Afghanistan during their tough times, what was that behaviour after dismissing Asif Ali, who pushed him around and even abuse him?”
He further added, “You play cricket, show your passion but such arrogance should not be shown isilye allah ne aapko Saza di, isilye ne aalah ne ek pathan ko duusre pathan se chakka marwake zaleel kiya, aur rote hui gayi Afghanistan team (and this is the reason why the almighty punished you, and this is the reason why the almighty made a Pathan (Naseem Shah) hit a six against you, and you were humiliated and Afghanistan team went out crying).”
However, the former pacer did concede that Afghanistan played out of their skins to run Pakistan close.
WATCH – Afghanistan Fans Threw Chairs At Pakistan Fans After The Loss
Shoaib Akhtar explained, “Afghanistan are playing good cricket, you are a good team, but you should make it personal. We don’t do this to even India, India wale Pappiya jhapiya kar rahe hai hamare saath, aap hai ki hamare bhai hai, sah mulk hain, hum apse laad bhi karte hai, khyal bhi rakhte hai, and aap kya batameezi bhi karte ho. (We do not make it personal with even the Indian team. We are so well-behaved with them and here you are, we consider you our brothers, you are our neighbouring nation, we love and take care of and here you are showing your brazenness) this is not acceptable yaar.:
