Cheating is going to happen with Pakistan, why did these legendary players say this in a LIVE show?
PC: tv9hindi
While Team India is excited about the victory in the 2023 World Cup, Pakistan is facing a tough time. The Pakistani team has faced defeat in two out of four matches and has faced defeat in the last two matches. Now, Pakistan is preparing to face Afghanistan, which will be a challenging match for them due to the spin-friendly pitch conditions.
Before this match, former Pakistani cricketers were worried that Pakistan's Babar Azam and Company may have to face cheating in Chennai. Former all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has expressed this concern.
Hafeez said in a live television show that the pitch used for the Afghanistan-Pakistan match was the same as the one used for the India-Australia match. He believes that the Afghanistan-Pakistan match will be played on a spin-friendly wicket. Hafeez's concern is that the pitch conditions may change in Pakistan's favor.
The reason for Pakistan's concern is the spin-friendly nature of the pitch. He believes that Pakistan's batting lineup may have to struggle on such a pitch.
Why is Pakistan afraid?
Hafeez's direct allegation is that the spin-friendly pitch used for the India-Australia match can be used for the Afghanistan-Pakistan match because spinners had to face difficulties in other matches on this pitch. In contrast, India's spinners performed exceptionally well in the match against Australia.
Hafeez's fears indicate that Pakistan may not be well prepared to face Afghanistan on the spin-friendly pitch of Chennai.
Concerns regarding the pitch highlight that teams must adapt to different pitch conditions if they want to be successful. Pakistan's concerns may arise from uncertainties regarding their own batting lineup. Afghanistan's spinners have been in good form as they demolished England's batting unit in Delhi earlier. If the Chennai pitch helps Afghanistan's spinners, Pakistan may find itself in a difficult situation.
Mohammad Hafeez is spitting facts 🔥🔥
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) October 22, 2023
The pitch used for India vs Australia was kept for Pakistan vs Afghanistan to favour Afghan spinners 👀 #CWC23 #PAKvsAFG #INDvsNZpic.twitter.com/6jwPjroJJX
Pakistani batting out of form
Pakistan's batting lineup is struggling with form. Except for Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafiq, no other player is in good form. Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, and Babar Azam have not been able to contribute much in the last few matches. Iftikhar Ahmed has also had to struggle with the bat.
This situation has raised concerns about Pakistan's overall performance in the tournament, especially if they continue to face spin-friendly pitches. In such conditions, their batsmen will have to adapt quickly to have a chance of success in the World Cup.