Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag is at it again, adding sparks to the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 with his sassy remarks. This time, he pointed out how the chances of the Pakistan national cricket team are dimming in their quest to reach the semi-finals.
To get a step closer to the semi-final spot, Pakistan had its eyes glued to the game between the Kane Williamson-led team and Sri Lanka. The hope was for Sri Lanka to cause a bump in the road for the Kiwis. However, the tables turned with New Zealand’s robust performance against Sri Lanka, almost locking in their ticket to the World Cup semi-finals.
It was a fiery battle that unfolded at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, November 9. The Black Caps, led by the Kiwi bowlers, pulled off a fantastic victory over the Kusal Mendis-led team. Bundling out the opposition for a mere 171 runs in 46.4 overs before gracefully chasing down the target in just 23.2 overs now that’s impressive!
Sehwag took to Instagram to bid farewell to the Pakistani team from the World Cup. His cheeky message, wishing them a safe journey back home, is a classic Sehwag style. And, of course, what’s a Sehwag post without a humorous touch? He included an image with a clear message, “Bye Bye Pakistan.”
Sehwag didn’t stop at Instagram. He took the Twitter route to tease Babar Azam and highlight Pakistan’s World Cup situation. In his inimitable style, Sehwag humorously suggested how teams supported by Pakistan mysteriously start to adopt their gameplay. The reference was made to Sri Lanka’s match against New Zealand, adding a sorry note for Sri Lanka.
Pakistan ki khaas baat hai ki jis team ko Pakistan support karti hai, woh team Pakistan ki tarah khelne lagti hai 😂.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 10, 2023
Sorry Sri Lanka. https://t.co/Qv960oju2m
The Pakistani team finds itself in a tough spot, with their chances for the semi-finals now pinned on their match against England. To secure that elusive spot, Pakistan needs a monumental win, requiring them to outplay England by around 287 runs or within 284 balls. A feat that seems nearly impossible for them.
