Shoaib Akhtar, a former fast bowler for Pakistan, criticized people who assert that India had a game plan to underperform against Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super 4. He claimed to have received calls and messages claiming that “India has fixed the game” and that they would “lose purposefully (to Sri Lanka) to knock Pakistan out of the Asia Cup.” Former fast bowler, Shoaib Akhtar has slammed the conspiracy theory and people behind it. Scroll down to read Shoaib Akhtar slams the conspiracy theories.
Pakistan was beaten by India by 228 runs. Pakistan wanted India to defeat Sri Lanka in their next Super 4 game to improve its chances of making it to the championship game. However, India prevailed despite having trouble with the bat.
Dunith Wellalage, a left-arm spinner who is 20 years old, dismissed Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya, giving India a serious fright. He obtained his first five-wicket haul to dismiss India for 213. With the ball, India made a significant recovery as Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj took three Sri Lankan wickets during the powerplay before Kuldeep Yadav trapped the middle order of Sri Lanka.
Wellalage was holding a bat in his hand once more facing India. The left-hander appeared to be taking the game away from the Men in Blues after smashing an unbeaten 42 off 46 balls. At the other end, Kuldeep, Hardik, and Ravindra Jadeja made significant breakthroughs to bowl Sri Lanka out for 172 and win the game by 41 runs.
Shoaib Akhtar slams the conspiracy theories
Shoaib Akhtar welcomed Wellalage’s efforts and criticized the accusations and speculations as being fruitless. The fight in India has nothing to do with Wellalage’s endeavor. Akhtar said, “I have no idea what you guys are up to. I am receiving texts and memes that claim “India has fixed the game.” They are losing on purpose to destroy Pakistan. Are you okay? Sri Lanka is bowling with all of their might. Wellalalge and Asalanka gave it their all when bowling. Did you notice the young man, 20? He captured 5 wickets and scored 43 runs. I am receiving phone calls from India and other nations, who claim that India is losing on purpose.
Tell me why they would lose. They desire to go to the final. You wind up creating memes for no discernible reason. India made a fantastic comeback. It was huge the way Kuldeep played. Look at Jasprit Bumrah and the battle he fought to protect a meager score.”
The only team to triumph in both of its Super 4 games was India. After two losses, Bangladesh is already out of the race. Now, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will compete in a knockout encounter on Friday in Colombo. The victor will play India in the final. However, Sri Lanka has the advantage if it rains because of their superior net run rate.
