The ninth season of the Pakistan Super League came to an intense close at Karachi’s National Stadium as Islamabad United defeated Multan Sultans in a close match. Islamabad won the match, which came down to the last ball, by a razor-thin margin of two wickets. However, what won everyone’s heart was Islamabad United players standing in solidarity with Palestine.
But the importance of Islamabad’s victory went beyond simple cricket bragging rights. Players like Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, and Hunain Shah were seen waving the Palestinian flag during their victory lap in a heartfelt show of solidarity. In light of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this heartfelt gesture demonstrated Islamabad United’s support for the Palestinian cause.
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The game’s closing seconds were nothing short of thrilling. Hunain Shah, the last man standing, showed steely nerves by finding the gap at point and securing the victory with a boundary off the last delivery, with just one run needed to win. The Islamabad camp’s subsequent celebrations served as evidence of the team’s tenacity and resolve.
This victory not only gave Islamabad United their third PSL championship, solidifying their place as the league’s most successful team ever, but it also spread their message of unity throughout the world.
Following the match, Shadab Khan gave his thoughts, saying he is improving his bowling technique and feels he could make better use of his batting time if he is positioned higher in the order. Shadab emphasized the significance of taking home the trophy and expressed gratitude for the team owners’ support.
Shadab quotes Cricbuzz, “I felt that with a bat, I could make better use of the time I had. I don’t have the power game at numbers 6-7. have made an effort to address my technical bowling problems. It’s a drawn-out process, but things will get better. I find it difficult to watch the game. I don’t feel under pressure in the middle, but it’s difficult to observe from the outside.”
He said, “I avoid sitting with batters who should be the next to walk in because I make things difficult for those who are next to me as well. A special thanks to the owners who have supported me. They supported me even though we didn’t make it to the final during my five years as captain. There are many reasons, in my opinion, why this trophy is so significant to us.”
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