‘Brilliant display of sportsmanship’ – Netizens laud Shoaib Malik for consoling Hasan Ali after latter dropped crucial catch in semi-final
Hasan’s poor fielding display that cost Pakistan a place in the final clash.
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Hasan Ali had a forgettable outing in the semi-final clash against Australia as Pakistan suffered a humiliating five-wicket defeat. It was indeed a jailbreak for the Aussie team as Pakistan were in command for the best part of the game and their win also looked inevitable. However, Matthew Wade and Marcus Stoinis’ onslaught in the end overs took Australia to a thrilling five-wicket win.
Like most of the matches in the T20 World Cup 2021, Hasan couldn’t make the ball talk in the semi-final clash as well. The right-arm pacer conceded as many as 44 runs in his quota of four overs without taking any wicket. While these numbers aren’t impressive any means, it was Hasan’s poor fielding display that cost Pakistan a place in the final clash.
It was the penultimate over of the match and the pacer was stationed at the deep mid-wicket region. Matthew Wade couldn’t connect a big shot properly and Ali looked all set to take the catch. However, he couldn’t grab the ball completely and Wade got a lifeline. Not only Aussies were awarded two extra runs from Hasan’s mistakes but Wade made Pakistan pay by hitting three successive sixes to seal the game for Australia.
Shoaib Malik’s gesture for Hasan Ali was widely appreciated
While Ali earned a lot of criticism for effectively dropping the T20 World Cup, a moment on the field was widely lauded by commentators and netizens. Veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik rushed towards the pacer and cheered him after the catch was dropped. Having played international cricket for two decades, Malik indeed understands the pressure of a high-voltage match. Hence, he didn’t miss out on consoling the gutted Ali.
Netizens were heartwhelmed seeing Malik’s gesture as the all-rounder received praises from different corners. “No one knows what Hassan Ali went through when he dropped that catch. Be like Shoaib Malik,” on social media user wrote.
Meanwhile, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam also admitted that the story could have been different had Hasan Ali took that catch. “The turning point was that dropped catch. Had we taken it, the scenario could have been different. The way we gelled and played the entire tournament, I am satisfied as a captain. Hopefully, we’ll learn from this for the next tournament,” he said after the game.
Meanwhile, let’s look at how Twitterati reacted to Shoaib Malik’s gesture:-
No one knows what Hassan Ali went through when he dropped that catch.
Be like Shoaib Malik pic.twitter.com/fkjEVAQGw3— it's Hassan (@baynishan) November 11, 2021
Shane Watson after Hasan Ali's drop: "Shoaib Malik, the elder statesman, knows this is the right time to go and look after his mate. He'll be feeling like he wants to dig himself into a hole. Shoaib Malik, that is brilliant."
Shoaib Malik showed how it's done. 💯#PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/YHfKFiku63
— Grassroots Cricket (@grassrootscric) November 11, 2021
Okay rant and jokes apart! when hassan ali dropped the catch, shoaib malik went to him to cheer him up because it was pressurize situation and then audience did the same 🥺
— Aqsa. (@ItsmeAqsaa) November 11, 2021
Shoaib Malik explaining hassan ali after he dropped the catch.#AUSvsPAK pic.twitter.com/WLD4VHa5jK
— Syed (@aamirspk0) November 11, 2021
Sportsmanship….well done Shoaib Malik.we are always supporting of Pakistan cricket team 🇵🇰❤#hassan_ali pic.twitter.com/9P51QadG4U
— Âhmâd OFFicial (@hmdOFFicial2) November 12, 2021
In a world full of losers wannabe cricket fans who are just cussing Hassan Ali over his bad performance be Shoaib Malik and support him. pic.twitter.com/BlwFSjipFX
— فاطمہ عرفان (@fatimairrfan) November 11, 2021
Hassan Ali is a brilliant Player. I would request everyone to stop abusive comments, trolling & hate. @realshoaibmalik did the right thing by supporting a young player just when he needed it. Always proud of all our boys! Pakistan cricket team has a bright future ❤️ pic.twitter.com/TrnSWN0yrO
— Maleeka Bokhari (@MalBokhari) November 11, 2021
Shoaib malik support hassan ali after catch drop #hassanali #ShoaibMalik pic.twitter.com/3DuUktbBOp
— Talha Pivirious (@talha_pivirious) November 11, 2021
Can we take a moment to appreciate Shoaib Malik on how he ran towards Hasan Ali to motivate him right after he had just dropped a catch!
This is such an incredible gesture from Shoaib Malik amidst all the chaos that goes around in these big games.❤️@realshoaibmalik. pic.twitter.com/f3hernfA1g— syedkhubaib hussain (@Skhubaibhussain) November 12, 2021
Lots of support to Hasan Ali and huge respect here for Shoaib Malik pic.twitter.com/xMiviaZTLv
— Fazeela Saba Kashif (@saba_fazeela) November 11, 2021
The way everyone clapped after @realshoaibmalik calmed Hassan Ali was awesome! The moment we are down we just need that one hand that places on our shoulder and tells that "Don't worry EVERYTHING WILL GET FINE " Iam not crying 😭😭😭#PAKVSAUS pic.twitter.com/xypCJJNpYi
— Zikria Aqeel (@Out_of_Caste) November 12, 2021
When Hassan Ali dropped the catch , Shoaib Malik came to cheer him up . The whole crowd cheered for him . The whole Pakistani nation is backing him on social media . That's Pakistan for you ❤️. pic.twitter.com/K0MwHxqYsl
— Hassan Hamara Hero (@yoyo_fangirl) November 11, 2021
In the world full of Hassan Ali be a Shoaib Malik. pic.twitter.com/aa68CBggmS
— Dilshad Ahmad ✪ (@MemesByDilshad) November 11, 2021
Shoaib Malik to Hassan Ali: Be ready you, will be fucked up@realshoaibmalik @RealHa55an 🤣 pic.twitter.com/usUqCihFJc
— Vamsi Batchu (@Vamsi_Batchu10) November 11, 2021
Hassan Ali was IS and Will always be champion of this team
He'll come back more stronger InshaAllah
Every hassan ali needs a Shoaib Malik in his life!! Gem of a person and a great senior batsman!! pic.twitter.com/OmzBudIt4Z— Hamza (@Hamzameharx) November 11, 2021
This picture is such a wholesome.
Love the way Malik consoled Hassan Ali. He’s always there to backup the players. Be like Shoaib Malik. 💚
– Pakistan Zindabad #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Z05oQpHTEz— Maham Gillani (@dheetafridian__) November 11, 2021
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