The pressure was so intense that allrounder Shadab Khan had to publicly apologize to his countrymen on the microblogging site and take responsibility for this loss.
While the rest of the country was disappointed with Shadab and Asif Ali’s performance, their coach, Saqlain Mushtaq, was overjoyed with their efforts and praised the duo for going above and beyond for the team.
During the first inning, both players sustained serious injuries. While Asif Ali required four stitches, Shadab was left with a bleeding ear after being struck by a fast-moving ball.
Mushtaq revealed at the post-match press conference that both players ignored the pain and put their bodies on the line for the country.
Allowing a concussed player to walk out in the middle was a grave error made by Pakistan team management and medical staff, which must be addressed by higher authorities.
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