Asia Cup: Afghanistan team took sleeping pills after loss to Pakistan

Afghan captain Mohammad Nabi revealed his side took sleeping pills following their defeat to one-wicket defeat to Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2022.

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Babar Azam’s side, who were all at sea while chasing a 130-run target in the super four stage fixture, clinched a thrilling win after Naseem Shah struck back-to-back sixes in the final over where 11 was needed for victory on the last wicket.

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The batter opened up about the team’s reaction to their loss following the game.

“Players were disturbed after our defeat against Pakistan,” he said. “Some of the players even took sleeping pills.”

Afghanistan, being sent to bat first, were restricted to 129-6 in their 20 overs. Ibrahim Zadran top scored with 35 from 37 deliveries with two boundaries and a six to his name.

Haris Rauf was the pick of Pakistan bowlers with his two-wicket.

Pakistan chased the 130-run target with four balls to spare.

Apart from the right-arm fast bowler, all-rounder Shadab Khan was the highest scorer with 26-ball 36 with a boundary and three sixes to his name. Iftikar Ahmed and wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan made 36 and 20 runs for the side.