ADELAIDE – Continuing their malicious designs directed at knocking Pakistan out of the ongoing World T20 in Australia, India deliberately beat Bangladesh by 5 runs to ensure that Pakistan does not qualify for the semifinals.
Leaving Pakistan nothing short of a miracle to progress in the tournament, the motivations of the Indian cricketers were visible throughout the match against Bangladesh.
“The way KL Rahul first batted and then fielded with his runout of the dangerous Litton Das… this is KL Rahul we are talking about,” said former Pakistan captain Salim Malik while talking to The Dependent.
“It is obvious that India had only one goal in mind, that of winning the match and knocking Pakistan out of the World Cup,” Malik added.
Cricket fans around Pakistan noted how the body language of the Indian cricketers betrayed their intent, with former cricketers also echoing claims of foul play.
“It was there for all to see. They were performing as though they wanted to win the match even if trying not to make it too obvious with some acting – by abysmal bowling in the Power Play, for instance,” former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq told The Dependent.
“But anyone with eyes can tell that Indian players had absolutely no intention of losing this match, solely because it would have benefitted Pakistan,” he added.
