In a stunning turn of events at the Asia Cup 2023, fans have unleashed their fury on BCCI Secretary and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President, Jay Shah. The uproar follows yet another disappointing rain-induced interruption in the eagerly awaited India vs. Pakistan match.
Despite the cricketing world’s eager anticipation, rain played the role of spoiler not once but twice, first in the group stage and now during the Super 4s clash. While the Super 4s fixture does have a reserve day, both teams had to settle for shared points in the initial encounter.
As the monsoon season sweeps across the region, both India and Sri Lanka are no strangers to heavy rainfall. This has left fans exasperated, with many directing their frustration squarely at Jay Shah for opting to host matches in Sri Lanka, fully aware of the ominous weather forecasts.
In the highly anticipated Super Four stage match, the showdown between India and Pakistan had to be postponed and rescheduled due to incessant rain, which resulted in only 24.1 overs of play on Sunday. The heavens intervened just as India, led by skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, was making steady progress at 147 for the loss of 2 wickets.
Earlier in the match, Rohit and Shubman’s explosive partnership of 121 runs left Pakistani bowlers scrambling for answers in the initial overs. However, Shaheen Shaf Afridi and Shadab Khan managed to strike back, taking a wicket each and bringing Pakistan back into contention.
This controversy has cast a shadow over the Asia Cup 2023, with cricket enthusiasts anxiously hoping for a respite from the unrelenting rain and a chance to witness the epic clash between India and Pakistan.
