Ben Stokes was once again the hero for Jos Buttler's side, scoring a remarkable half-century and scoring the winning runs...
Digital Desk: Pakistan's dream of repeating their 1992 Cricket World Cup triumph was dashed when they were defeated by England in the final on Sunday (November 13) by a margin of 5 wickets. Ben Stokes was once again the hero for Jos Buttler's side, scoring a remarkable half-century and scoring the winning runs.
Ex-Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar sent a consolation message to the Pakistan team, saying that Shaheen Afridi's injury was the turning point in the game. However, Akhtar used Ben Stokes as an example of how he found redemption after his infamous final over in England's 2016 T20 World Cup final loss to the West Indies.
"Pakistan lost the world cup, but you guys did a great job. You were standing nowhere, but ultimately; you played the finals. Well done Pakistan’s bowling attack. You guys did an exceptional job throughout the tournament. Luck was indeed a factor but they played well and made it to the finals," said Akhtar in a video on his Twitter account.
"Koi baat nahi… Shaheen getting unfit was the turning point of the game but we need not bow down our heads. It’s okay. Ben Stokes got hit for five sixes in 2016 and lost the World Cup for England. But he found redemption in 2022 and won it for his team," he added.
The renowned Pakistan pacer expressed confidence that Pakistan will come back strong and win the 2023 ODI World Cup, which will be held in India under Babar's captaincy. "I’m standing with you and nothing to worry about. You guys really played well. It’s hurting, I’m disappointed, but it’s fine. We gonna stand by you as a nation. Inshah Allah, India mein World Cup uthayenge (If almighty wills it, we shall lift the World Cup in India)," said Akhtar.
The 2023 ODI World Cup will be held in India in October-November, with the summit clash scheduled for November 26. The schedule and venues for the event have yet to be announced as India prepares to host the event for the fourth time, the first time as the country's sole host.
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