Pakistan gamers have a good time with Naseem Shah after he bought the wicket of Australia’s Josh Inglis throughout the third one-day worldwide (ODI) cricket match between Australia and Pakistan on the Perth Stadium in Perth on November 10, 2024. — AFP
In an amazing feat, Pakistan received the three-match One Day Worldwide (ODI) sequence in opposition to Australia, beating the hosts of their dwelling floor for first time in 22 years.
The Males in Inexperienced misplaced the primary match in opposition to the Kangroos, however solely to bounce again and trounce the hosts conclusively in each the remaining matches.
Pakistan’s sturdy bowling assault was the primary spotlight because the pacers shone with their spectacular and damaging spells that didn’t let even a single Australian batter attain a half century all through the sequence.
As we speak, Pakistan restricted the Kangaroos to meagre 140 runs and chased down the goal effortlessly in simply 26.5 overs, with the lack of two wickets.
The wonderful win attracted praises from a slew of necessary personalities, together with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari and native and worldwide cricketers.
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In the meantime, President Zardari mentioned the complete workforce deserved congratulations for his or her splendid present and eclipsing the Aussies after 22 years in Australia.
“I hope that the Pakistan cricket team will achieve more success in the future too,” he added.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan cricket team made the nation proud by winning ODI series against a strong team like Australia in their home ground.
All the players and team management deserved appreciation as the national team outclassed their opponents in all departments — fielding, bowling and batting.
“As we speak’s victory, the results of a workforce work, has unfold happiness on the faces of the complete nation. Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf bowled nicely to rout Australia for a low complete, whereas Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafiq as soon as once more batted responsibly to deliver the workforce to victory. Equally, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan additionally chipped in nicely.
“I am sure that passion, hard work and determination leads to success in every work,” he added.
Rizwan brilliantly led the workforce from the entrance, he mentioned, including, “a wicket-keeper has a good eye on the game; as is the case with Rizwan who demonstrated remarkable captaincy skills”.
He additionally praised the workforce for his or her collective effort, saying unity within the squad was evident which additionally confirmed the dressing room surroundings should be nice.
Latif mentioned Pakistan shouldn’t lose the momentum constructed up just lately with the ODI sequence victory after Check success in opposition to England.
“It seems like the chances for Pakistan’s win in the (forthcoming) T20 series against Australia are bright,” he mentioned.
On openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique’s efficiency, former cricketer Ahmed Shehzad mentioned that they had readability of thoughts which manifested via their efficiency and so they appeared higher than Australian batters.
“They complemented each other quite well,” he added.
Former cricket nice Wasim Akram congratulated the workforce saying, beating World ODI Champions in a sequence was a itself a giant achievement.
“Having witnessed and commentating on this series I feel honoured. This win will give huge confidence to the players, to the new captain Rizwan, cricket board and, most importantly, to the fans. It will lift Pakistan’s cricket image hugely,” he wrote on his X account.
Congratulating the Inexperienced Shirts over the notable achievement of beating Australia of their yard, former captain Mohammad Hafeez mentioned the quick bowling arrange the nice victory in all video games. “We are proud of you.”
Former wicket-keeper batsman Kamran Akmal mentioned after this victory “no one will ever say that Pakistan can’t win series in Australia”.
Commentator and former English cricketer Michael Vaughan mentioned Pakistan had been completely implausible. Nonetheless, he mentioned he didn’t bear in mind seeing a sequence the place Australia lacked a lot depth. “Bilateral series are on the decline I am afraid,” he mentioned.
Muhammad Nawaz hailed Rizwan and co for this achievement.
“History has been created. Exceptional performance by the team,” wrote Shahzad.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen appeared sad with involvement if politics within the recreation.
ICC calls it a dream begin for Rizwan’s captaincy.
