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In a follow-up to their stunning victory over the defending champions England on October 15, Afghanistan have once again dazzled the cricketing world with a scintillating performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
This time, they triumphed over Pakistan by a convincing eight-wicket margin in Match 22 of the ongoing event at Chennai on October 23.
From underdogs to a formidable foe
Afghanistan’s remarkable consistency and the manner in which they emerged victors against Pakistan further solidified their reputation as a formidable team in the tournament. Their exceptional skills and determination are garnering widespread recognition and respect from cricket enthusiasts and experts alike, making them a team to watch in the ongoing ICC event.
The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side’s transformation from underdogs to strong fighters is a testament to their dedication, hard work and unwavering commitment to excellence, duly noted by cricket fans worldwide.
Following the memorable cricketing affair, Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar praised the Afghan side for their remarkable performance against Pakistan. He also mentioned former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja, who is currently serving as the mentor of Afghanistan’s national cricket team.
Big words from the Master Blaster
Sachin lauded Afghanistan’s exceptional performance at the World Cup 2023, describing it as “nothing short of outstanding.” The 50-year-old highlighted Afghan’s remarkable discipline with the bat, impressive temperament, and aggressive running between the wickets, attributing these qualities to their hard work. He intriguingly suggested that the influence of their mentor, Jadeja, may be a contributing factor to their success.
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Additionally, Sachin acknowledged Afghanistan’s formidable bowling lineup and significant victories against strong teams such as England and Pakistan. The Mumbai-born cricketer sees these achievements as indicative of the emergence of a new, competitive Afghanistan cricket team on the world stage.
“Afghanistan’s performance at this World Cup has been nothing short of outstanding. Their discipline with the bat, the temperament they’ve shown, and aggressive running between the wickets reflects their hard work. It could possibly be due to a certain Mr. Ajay Jadeja’s influence. With a formidable bowling lineup, their victories over teams like England and Pakistan indicate the emergence of a new Afghanistan team. The cricket world is taking note. Well done!,” Sachin wrote in his tweet.
Afghanistan's performance at this World Cup has been nothing short of outstanding. Their discipline with the bat, the temperament they've shown, and aggressive running between the wickets reflects their hard work. It could possibly be due to a certain Mr. Ajay Jadeja's influence.… pic.twitter.com/12FaLICQPs
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 23, 2023
