Pakistan’s star bowler, Naseem Shah, who took three wickets and hit two boundaries in the last over against India, was overcome with emotion after their defeat.
An image capturing Naseem’s emotional moment, with Shaheen Shah Afridi consoling him, has gone viral on social media.
Here are some of the reaction to Naseem’s picture:
Naseem shah was seen in tears.. Chin up champ you gave your best#PakvsInd #Imad#Naseem#Rizwan pic.twitter.com/GG7LQ1aHzW
— Jaffar Barkat (@imjbarkat) June 9, 2024
Naseem shah is their best player and he should be the main man not shaheen aur haris or even rizwan
— spursy_abhay (@abhi__7781) June 9, 2024
Feeling sorry for fighter Naseem shah 💔#Naseemshah
— javid fazal (@javidcse) June 9, 2024
naseem shah its okay i love u
— shrey🍉 (@zaynsluc0zade) June 9, 2024
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In 2022, Naseem’s emotions ran high as Pakistan faced a bitter defeat against arch-rivals India in the Asia Cup. It was a pivotal moment for Naseem as it marked his T20 debut for the national team. Despite starting on a high note by dismissing India’s vice-captain KL Rahul for a golden duck in the very first over, the match took a disappointing turn for Pakistan.