Faheem Ashraf in motion for Pakistan cricket crew© AFP
Pakistan cricket crew all-rounder Faheem Ashraf didn’t mince his phrases within the post-match press convention following a heavy defeat in opposition to New Zealand within the second ODI encounter. Pakistan had been fully outplayed by the hosts as they slumped to a 84-run loss, handing New Zealand an unassailable 2-0 lead. Pakistan had been decreased to 32/5 throughout their run chase and though Faheem slammed 73 off 80 deliveries, it was not sufficient to clinch the match for his aspect. After the match, Faheem urged the gamers to assist one another and stated that they can’t simply think about particular person targets.
“Look, every one in every of us is attempting to make the crew win. For my part, whenever you focus solely in your private sport, or if I are available in, do my half, and step apart, that is not the way it works,” stated Faheem.
“As a crew, we have to again one another slightly than simply specializing in particular person performances after which stepping apart. So long as you might be taking part in cricket, it’s not tough to win. Everyone seems to be attempting to go along with the identical mindset. It has additionally occurred prior to now. So, I say that’s not that tough, in the event you preserve taking part in good cricket then you’ll positively win,” the Pakistan cricket crew star added.
Coming to the match, Mitch Hay’s rollicking 99 not out backed by some feisty seam bowling steered New Zealand to an 84-run win over Pakistan.
New Zealand made 292-8 and bowled Pakistan out for 208 within the forty second over in Hamilton within the second of three one-day internationals.
Hay’s lusty hitting snapped a mid-innings stoop by the hosts as he raced to a career-best ODI knock, which included blasting 22 off the ultimate over by Mohammad Wasim.
(With AFP inputs)
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