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Unpredictable. mercurial. These are just some of the words that may come to mind when one describes the Pakistan cricket team. This unpredictability came into play throughout the tournament as the underdogs defeated number one ranked South Africa, Sri Lanka, favourites England and India against all odds.
This Sunday however, was no different. Pakistan once again showed the world that it was not to be rolled over by this dashing India side like it did on the 4th. The men in green completely shell shocked Indian fans and neutrals alike in a devastating fashion.
What really came to my attention, and to many others, such as Nasser Hussain, were the two deliveries Amir bowled in his second over of the match. The third ball of the over produced a peach of a delivery, a nippy delivery that deserved a wicket, but was put down.
Pakistani fans were already used to dropped catches at this point, having suffered through the buttery fingers of Kamran Akmal, having witnessing five catches going down all off Tendulkar in the 2011 Cricket World Cup semi final. As many fans held their hands over their head, to their surprise, Amir created a leading edge in the very next delivery to the relief of the culprit from the previous ball, Azhar Ali, and the stunned Pakistani fans.
Amir had gotten Kohli, the number one ODI batsman out twice.
This unpredictable nature of dropping a catch and then grabbing one perfectly symbolized Pakistan cricket. Shadab Khan, the 18 year old rookie holding on to the catch represents the new age of Pakistan cricket. Gone are the days of seniors leeching on to their spot. Gone are the days of dull 90s batting. Gone are the days of the meek surrenders. Now comes a new era, fresh, vitalized, here to take Pakistan to great heights it once experienced in the 80s.
Congratulations to team Pakistan and all of the fans for such a memorable tournament which I, and many, will keep close to our hearts forever. Thank you.
This Sunday however, was no different. Pakistan once again showed the world that it was not to be rolled over by this dashing India side like it did on the 4th. The men in green completely shell shocked Indian fans and neutrals alike in a devastating fashion.
What really came to my attention, and to many others, such as Nasser Hussain, were the two deliveries Amir bowled in his second over of the match. The third ball of the over produced a peach of a delivery, a nippy delivery that deserved a wicket, but was put down.
Pakistani fans were already used to dropped catches at this point, having suffered through the buttery fingers of Kamran Akmal, having witnessing five catches going down all off Tendulkar in the 2011 Cricket World Cup semi final. As many fans held their hands over their head, to their surprise, Amir created a leading edge in the very next delivery to the relief of the culprit from the previous ball, Azhar Ali, and the stunned Pakistani fans.
Amir had gotten Kohli, the number one ODI batsman out twice.
This unpredictable nature of dropping a catch and then grabbing one perfectly symbolized Pakistan cricket. Shadab Khan, the 18 year old rookie holding on to the catch represents the new age of Pakistan cricket. Gone are the days of seniors leeching on to their spot. Gone are the days of dull 90s batting. Gone are the days of the meek surrenders. Now comes a new era, fresh, vitalized, here to take Pakistan to great heights it once experienced in the 80s.
Congratulations to team Pakistan and all of the fans for such a memorable tournament which I, and many, will keep close to our hearts forever. Thank you.
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