Summary "There's no shame in losing when team fights to the last ball", says veteran cricketer Imran Khan
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Cricket legends continue to praise Pakistan cricket team’s effort in the first, day-night Test match against Australia. Though the team lost, fans as well as cricket lovers all over the globe have admired the way Pakistan played in the second innings of the match.
Great fightback by Pak in Brisbane led by gutsy Shafiq.There s no shame in losing when team fights to the last ball. They have made us proud
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) December 19, 2016
In a tweet, Imran Khan said that credit for the brilliant fight back goes to the ‘gutsy’ Asad Shafiq while there is no shame but pride in losing when the players fight to the last ball.
Former pacer and ‘Sultan of Swing’ Wasim Akram admitted that he had never seen Pakistan perform that well in Australia.
I have not seen Pakistan team performing like this before against Australia.No matter what the result they are really fighting hard.Welldone
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) December 19, 2016
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke as far as to declare Asad Shafiq as one of the world class batsmen. Moreover, Indian cricket analyst and commentator Akash Chopra also couldn’t resist admiring the exciting game play by green shirts. He wrote, “Well Played Pakistan.”
Brilliant Test match! Pakistan were outstanding in the 2nd innings but the Aussies made enough runs. Love this game.
— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) December 19, 2016
While Graeme Swann was also keeping track of the thrilling match between Pakistan and Australia. The English off-spinner claimed Australia to be the best team that won but confessed love for the men in green.
And so the excitement is over!! Brilliant test match from Australia and Pakistan, best team won but I am a big fan of this Pak team!
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) December 19, 2016
Great game by @TheRealPCB. The whole of Pakistan is proud of u. Keep going champions, u guys r d WINNERS irrespective of the result.
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) December 19, 2016
Wow what a knock @asadshafiq1986 simply outstanding. Great fight back team Pak #BoxingDay get ready Melbourne #PakVsAust Game on
— waqar younis (@waqyounis99) December 18, 2016
Came in a losing cause but Asad has played a career-defining innings...Well played, Pakistan. You made Test cricket proud with that effort!
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) December 19, 2016
