WATCH: Sufiyan Muqeem and Abhishek Sharma’s on-field altercation at Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024
In a thrilling encounter during the Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024, a heated altercation unfolded between Pakistan A spinner Sufi Muqeem and India A opener Abhishek Sharma. The incident took place on Saturday (October 19) at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Oman, adding an intense chapter to the ongoing rivalry between the two cricketing nations.
The altercation unfolds between Sufiyan Muqeem and Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek, who was in excellent form, scored 35 runs off 22 balls, helping India A to a strong start. However, his innings came to an abrupt end when he attempted an aggressive shot off Muqeem’s bowling. After mistiming a delivery, he offered a leading edge that was caught by Qasim Akram, dismissing Abhishek just after the powerplay with India at 68 for 1.
Following the wicket, Muqeem made a ‘silence gesture’ towards Abhishek, which did not sit well with the Indian opener. Abhishek responded by charging towards Muqeem in anger, leading to a tense exchange on the field. Umpires Chamara de Zoysa and Rahul Asher had to intervene to diffuse the situation and restore calm.
Here’s the video:
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The confrontation quickly became a talking point among fans. While some praised Abhishek’s fiery response as a sign of passion and determination, others cautioned against letting emotions overshadow sportsmanship. The incident highlighted the competitive spirit that often characterizes matches between India and Pakistan.
Despite the altercation, India A managed to post a competitive total of 183/8with captain Tilak Varma contributing significantly with 44 runs off 35 balls.
In reply, the Indian bowlers defended the given total and restricted Pakistan A to 176/7. Right-arm pacer Anshul Kamboj was the pick of the bowlers for India A with 3 wickets for 33 runs. He was adjudged the Player of the Match as well.
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