“They cannot play him” –Former Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif takes a dig at Indian batters for getting out by Shaheen Afridi’s in India vs Pakistan match.
Shaheen Afridi emerged as the standout performer with the ball during the 2023 Asia Cup clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Saturday, September 2. The left-arm seamer played a pivotal role by claiming the crucial wickets of India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, and star batter, Virat Kohli, putting immense pressure on their opponents. Afridi concluded his spell with remarkable figures of 4/35 in his allotted 10 overs, which significantly contributed to the Men in Green restricting the Men in Blue to a total of 266 runs in 48.5 overs.
Afridi’s impact was immediately felt as he first rattled Rohit Sharma’s stumps, followed by Virat Kohli chopping the ball onto his own stumps, resulting in India slumping to a precarious 27/2. The quick succession of wickets sent Indian fans into a state of anxiety, while Pakistani supporters rejoiced in delight. Such was the intensity of the moment that even former Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, an ardent cricket follower, couldn’t contain his excitement.
Sharif first wrote on X (formerly Twitter)
“SHAHEEN.”
He then quoted more:
“THEY CANNOT PLAY HIM.”