By Admin 
For the last few years, there has been a tough competition and tension in the cricket matches between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Meanwhile, a statement of Afghanistan’s wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz has become much discussed. He has described the defeat against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2022 as one of the most painful matches of his life.
Gurbaz’s shocking statement
In an interview given to Shubhankar Mishra, Gurbaz, remembering that match against Pakistan, said that this defeat was very painful not only for the players but for the entire Afghanistan. According to him, many people in the country were devastated by that defeat. Even some people had committed suicide. He told that many people cried and the atmosphere became very emotional. Gurbaz says that people in Afghanistan live cricket wholeheartedly, hence the impact of such a defeat is very deep.
The last over had changed the story
In the Super-4 match of Asia Cup 2022, Afghanistan was controlling the match to a great extent. The team had given a tough fight to Pakistan and had even come close to victory, but the story changed completely in the last over. Pakistan needed difficult runs to win, then Naseem Shah ended the match by hitting two consecutive sixes. This defeat shocked both the players and fans of Afghanistan.
Gurbaz said that whenever he remembers that match, old troubles come to the fore again. He said that whenever he visits that ground in Sharjah, he is reminded of that heart-breaking defeat. Gurbaz also admitted that Afghanistan’s batting was not that good, but the bowlers kept the team in the match. Despite this, losing in the last moments was the most painful.
No personal enmity towards Pakistani players
Gurbaz made it clear that he has no personal enmity with the players of Pakistan. He said that players do their work on the field, but Afghanistan fans always want to see victory against Pakistan. This is the reason why the emotional pressure of this match is also different. He also said that if the people of Afghanistan are asked about the most memorable match, many will remember the victory over Pakistan in the 2023 ODI World Cup. That victory gave great happiness to the team and fans.