As always, there was a section of people, who started injecting those false remarks on the Indian National Cricket Team. They are spreading false news citing that the Indian Cricket board is using its authority to manipulate the wickets in England as per their demand. Meanwhile, Shoaib Akhtar rubbishes all the reports.
A few people cited that the Indian team bring 80% of profit to the International Cricket Council, as there are a lot of people watching the game on TV screens back home. Meanwhile, Shoaib Akhtar feels that there would be no such things in the game of cricket as per his knowledge.
Further, he went on to add saying that manipulating pitches could be possible if the game is being played in the Indian conditions. Shoaib Akhtar revealed that the England curators wouldn’t entertain such pleas from the board, as they never listen to anyone and prepare the wickets as per their wish.
“No matter what the English team keep telling them, they make the grounds as per their wish. There are a few guidelines that they follow, but apart from it, they do not listen to any person or body,” says Shoaib Akhtar, who highlighted the fact that South Africa won the toss and choose to bat first.
India was the better team – Shoaib Akhtar
Further, the Pakistan fast bowler hailed the Indian team for their attacking game. He also gave his sorry for the South African team, who are displaying poor cricketing skills in the middle.
“I feel sorry for them (South Africa). I don’t know why they are not playing well. I know they are dispersed – they have fitness issues, there is a leadership crisis – but they still could have played consistently for 50 overs. India won because of its capabilities. You will have to agree that India was a better team than South Africa,” he added.
Well, as Shoaib Akhtar said, the Indian National Cricket Team was the better team on the other day when facing South Africa. In their next assignment, they will take on the defending champions Australia.