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On Wednesday, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Pakistan and Afghanistan played a game that was an absolute thriller. Afghanistan’s bowlers put on a display as they bowled out half of Pakistan’s hitters with five overs remaining after posting a below-par total of 129 on the board. The drama however was reserved for the final five overs especially when Fazalhaq Farooqi came into the attack. The seamer got the better of dangerous Asif Ali and ugly scenes unfolded after that. With his quickness, the left-arm quick tricked Ali and made him miscue the pull at short fine leg. Fareed Ahmad could not contain his emotions as he gave the batter a stern send-off because he had taken a huge wicket at a significant time. Ali was walking disappointedly back to the dugout when Ahmad approached him and celebrated in his face. Ali became upset at this and pushed Ahmad. The Pakistani batter also indicated that he would slam his bat at the bowler. Both of them got into a short verbal battle. However, finally, on-field umpires and Afghanistan players intervened and separated the players. After Ali’s wicket, youngster Naseem Shah came in to bat and turned out to be the hero for Pakistan. Following Pakistan’s victory, Afghanistan supporters who had gathered at the stadium to see their team play became furious at their team’s loss. They were seen hurling chairs towards Pakistan supporters. A few Afghan supporters were also seen assaulting some Pakistani fans. Referring to the scene at the stadium, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar shared a tweet on his account along with a clip of the mayhem. He wrote in the caption, This is what Afghan fans are doing. This is what they’ve done in the past multiple times. This is a game and it is supposed to be played and taken in the right spirit.”
Further, he tagged former Afghan cricketer Shafiq Stanikzai and suggested that Afghanistan fans and cricketers should learn certain things to shine in the game in future. Fans also became outrageous after witnessing the on-field scenario. A lot of tweets surfaced on the internet as fans expressed their discontent over the matter. A Pakistani fan blamed the Afghanistan players for the occurrence and raised questions about their sportsmanship.
Asif Ali’s attitude seemed unacceptable to an individual.
@ICC ban this terrorist asif ali #PAKvAFG pic.twitter.com/fXV4ihE2ig
— PIYUSH (@Piyush__264) September 7, 2022
A person highlighted the behaviour of the Afghan fans at the stands.
Pakistani cricket fans beaten to a pulp by Afghan cricket fans triggered by Pakistani batsman Asif Ali’s attempt to physically assault Afghan bowler Fareed Ahmad who took his wicket during the #PAKvAFG Asia Cup match. pic.twitter.com/A3tt45Xwzm
— Sonam Mahajan (@AsYouNotWish) September 7, 2022
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The fight between Asif Ali and the Afghan bowler💥 Very unfortunate
— Nadir Baloch (@BalochNadir5) September 7, 2022
#PAKvAFG pic.twitter.com/AQzxurWNB7
This attitude will not help you man. Focus on your bowling. Try to bowl not to abuse. Asif Ali please ignore players like him. He don't deserve your attention. #PAKvAFG pic.twitter.com/w62v2QKatN
— چاند تارا🌙🌟 (@ChandFZTara) September 7, 2022
Asif Ali tried to hit fareed Ahmed with bat after getting out . He couldn't believe that an Afghan bowler can take his out ? Showing unnecessary arrogance . We give Afghanistan brothers ground to practice cricket where pakistan player attacking them. Difference #PAKvAFG pic.twitter.com/yrPm8hmi1K
— Subham. (@subhsays) September 7, 2022
Afghanistan lost the match in the field but outside field, Pakistani fans are losing the match 😂😂😂😂. Pel diya#PAKvAFG #AsifAlihttps://t.co/8jAg9IUJjM
— Farrago Abdullah Parody (@abdullah_0mar) September 8, 2022
Pakistan have now advanced to the Asia Cup final, where they will compete against Sri Lanka. Afghanistan will play India in a dead rubber match because both teams have already been eliminated from the competition.
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