In a dramatic Asia Cup Super 4s match, Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed engaged in a pleasant rivalry of mimicking each different’s wicket celebrations. Though tensions seemingly rose in the course of the sport, each gamers shared a heat hug afterward, displaying true sportsmanship.The on-subject drama started when Abrar first copied Hasaranga’s celebration fashion after taking a wicket. Hasaranga responded by doing the identical when he dismissed Saim Ayub and Pakistan captain Salman Agha. However, the publish-match scene confirmed each gamers laughing in regards to the incident throughout handshakes.WATCH: Abrar Ahmed and Wanindu Hasaranga hug it out after Pakistan beat Sri LankaAdditionally, Abrar posted on social media in regards to the incident and the trade after the match. In an Instagram Story, Abrar wrote, “Great bowler and a great man!” whereas posing with the Sri Lankan.
Abrar Ahmed’s Instagram Story alongside Wandinu Hasaranga. (Instagram)
The match had greater implications for Sri Lanka, as their loss meant elimination from the Asia Cup ultimate race. For Pakistan, who just lately misplaced to India, beating Bangladesh of their next sport is essential to remain in competition for the finals.Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha remained optimistic regardless of criticism of his group’s inconsistent efficiency. “I always smile. Can’t say it is a perfect game. We lost four wickets in 3 overs. Apart from that, it was a perfect game,” he stated after the match.Salman praised his group’s efforts, notably highlighting their fielding enhancements beneath coach Shane McDermott, whom they nickname “Rockstar.” He additionally recommended Shaheen’s bowling abilities and expressed satisfaction with Talat and Nawaz’s performances.He particularly talked about Abrar’s reliability in robust conditions, saying, “Whenever we are in a difficult situation, I go to him. Hope he can continue like this for many more seasons for Pakistan.”Pakistan’s next problem is their essential match towards Bangladesh on Thursday, which is able to decide their destiny within the event.