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Pakistan did not defend the overall of 241 runs within the must-win match in opposition to India and went down by six wickets in Dubai on Sunday.
Shoaib Malik reacts after India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets in Champions Trophy 2025 match on Sunday. (Image Credit score: Screengrab, AP)
The Indian cricket workforce continued their profitable run within the Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday (February 23) and secured an enormous win by 6 wickets over arch-rivals Pakistan. Within the match performed at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, India chased down the goal of 241 runs in 42.3 overs for the lack of simply 4 wickets. Virat Kohli top-scored for the Rohit Sharma-led aspect by remaining unbeaten on 100 runs from 111 balls.
The end result of the match in opposition to India, fairly understandably, dissatisfied Pakistan followers. Former Pakistan cricketers additionally gave the impression to be dejected with the loss. Ex-Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik echoed an analogous sentiment as he expressed his emotions by singing a track.
In a video shared by legendary Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar on X (previously Twitter), Malik was singing Dil Ke Arman Ansuon Males Bah Gaye from the film Nikaah. The video begins with Akhtar asking Malik, “Aaj ke match ke baarein me kya kehenge (What do you need to say about right this moment’s match)?”
In response, Malik got here up with the track. Malik’s collection of the track triggered a smile, albeit in a remorseful method, on one other former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez’s face. “Immediately’s state of affairs defined by Shoaib Malik,” learn the submit shared by Shoaib Akhtar on X.
Following Pakistan’s defeat by the hands of arch-rivals India, Akhtar appeared emotional and heartbroken.
“I might not even speak about Pakistan cricket if I used to be not getting paid. Truthfully, I’ve nothing to do with them anymore. I used to be requested to come back right here (on the present), and so I got here. I’m telling you actually and dwell on TV. I’ve no agenda to speak in poor health about them (gamers); why ought to I waste my time?” Akhtar mentioned in a video that has gone viral on social media.
“I’ve been doing TV (interviews and panel discussions) since 2011. Belief me, I’ve mentioned all of it,” he added.
Within the must-win Champions Trophy match in opposition to India, Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan gained the toss and opted to bat first. However the transfer didn’t repay as Pakistan may handle to submit 241 runs. Saud Shakeel scored 62 runs from 76 balls for the defending champions, whereas Rizwan scored 46 from 77 balls.