Since then, a number of former Indian cricketers, including Harbhajan Singh and Aakash Chopra, have publicly backed Arshdeep. Even Virat Kohli backed the player in the press conference held after the game.
In the critical Asia Cup Super 4 match against Pakistan, young left-arm paceman Arshdeep Singh had a moment to forget when he lost an easy catch in the 18th over. Asif Ali, who was batting at the time and had one out, was given a reprieve by the dropped catch and went on to hit two boundaries and a six in the final two overs to help Pakistan surpass India’s total of 181 runs.
However, Arshdeep made a brave recovery, bowling a superb final over that kept India in the game until the penultimate ball. But since the boy missed the catch, supporters have been cruelly teasing him.
Since then, a number of former Indian cricketers, including Harbhajan Singh and Aakash Chopra, have publicly backed Arshdeep. Even Virat Kohli backed the player in the press conference held after the game.
Former Pakistani captain Mohammad Hafeez has now spoken out in favor of the child and pleaded with his supporters not to “humiliate” the child because everyone makes errors.
I’m asking all Indian team supporters. In sports, we make mistakes as we r human. Please refrain from making fun of anyone for these errors. @arshdeepsinghh
Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22), 4. September 2022
“I’m asking all Indian team supporters. In sports, we make mistakes as we r human. Please refrain from making fun of anyone for these errors. @arshdeepsinghh, “Tweeted Hafeez.
In order to maintain their chances of making it to the Asia Cup final, India must now win both of their remaining Super 4 games against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan.
