After USA’s on-field heroics, the very next day was dominated by off-the-field stories. Of course, the IND vs PAK match, which is just a day away now, remains at the center of everything. Why, you ask? Because the Pakistan cricket team may get knocked out if they don’t win the high-octane clash on June 9.
Despite that, the Men in Green decided to skip practice upon their arrival in New York for the match. Meanwhile, Haris Rauf, who can be blamed for the side’s loss, has been accused by a USA bowler of ball tampering. Far from the T20 World Cup, Shreyas Iyer has spoken about his snub from BCCI’s central contract.
Pakistan still in shock from USA defeat
The sting from the Dallas drubbing hasn’t rubbed off for Babar Azam and co yet. The team reached New York on Friday (June 7) for the IND vs PAK match but opted to skip practice. Samnaa TV reported that the players weren’t interested in practicing after what was arguably the worst loss for the nation in their cricketing history.
Shreyas Iyer doesn’t mince words
The batter, who was dropped from BCCI’s central contract despite doing well in the ODI World Cup, has blamed ‘lack of conversation’ between him and the board for his contract snub. He also said that he’s given an apt answer to the board by winning the Ranji Trophy with Mumbai and the IPL with the Kolkata Knight Riders since.
Hardik Pandya raring to have a go at Pakistan
India’s best all-rounder is waiting for the IND vs PAK match to happen. Hardik has shined against his arch-rivals with both bat and ball in the past. Be it hitting four sixes in an over to Imad Wasim or his 76(43), he’s always found a way to perform against them. Hardik claimed that it’d be exciting and extra special to take on Pakistan on June 9.
T20 World Cup
India & Pakistan getting preferential treatment from ICC?
Sri Lankan sports minister Harin Fernando has claimed that ‘Different countries are being treated differently‘ by the ICC in the T20 World Cup. After Sri Lanka was scheduled to play at four different venues and faced a 7-hour delay while catching a flight to Dallas, the SLC officially lodged a complaint expressing their displeasure.
Haris Rauf cheated against USA?
USA’s fast bowler Rusty Theron has alleged that Haris Rauf was tampering with the ball as Pakistan looked to defend 160 against the home side. Theron claimed that upon receiving a new ball from the umpire, the Pakistani bowlers found reverse swing and said Rauf was scratching the ball to rough it up.
Cricket goes boom in America
Following the home side’s victory over Pakistan, the American public’s interest in cricket has skyrocketed. Following that incredible super over finish in Dallas, people have been searching queries like ‘how to play cricket, cricket rules explained, and what is a super over in cricket?’
