‘You accept your mistake too’ – Former Pakistan pacer makes a bold statement after India’s disappointing ODI World Cup loss

In the recently concluded ODI World Cup 2023, India faced a humiliating six-wicket defeat against Australia in the finals. A week after the game, Indian fans are still coping with the loss, as the team had a great time throughout the entire tournament, except in the finals. The loss is hard to accept for the fans and the squad too.

Meanwhile, former Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram has come up with a request for Indian fans. While analysing the journey of the Indian team Akram asked Indian fans to accept their mistake to increase hopes before the final game. He also said that fans made Rohit Sharma-led India the winner way before they entered the final game. His comments came while he was speaking with the official broadcasters.

“I can understand that, as a nation, it will be tough to get over it because your team played so well throughout the tournament. They won 10 matches on the trot; there was consistency. But television, social media, fans—you all already made India the winner of the World Cup. You accept my mistake too; I’m sorry. You increased the hope of the people because they were playing so well. It’s not entirely your fault. They were playing very good cricket. But it came down to just one bad game. Credit goes to Australia,” Akram said.

“The Indian team played really well” Wasim Akram Prasies India

Further speaking about the game and India’s journey Akram said that the Indian team played really well. He also said that fans need to move and focus on upcoming tournaments as another World Cup is coming in six months. “First of all, the Indian team played really well. It feels like a shock that they lost in the final; they are down, but it’s alright. I still get asked about the loss in the 1999 World Cup final. When will our fans forget this?” says Akram.

“The fans of India and Pakistan have an elephant’s memory. It’s been 30 years since we lost that final, and they still ask me why I opted to bat after winning the toss. So, don’t take social media seriously; half of it is just drama. As a nation, you have to move on; there’s another World Cup coming in six months,” he further added. It’s worth noting that India is currently facing Australia in a five-match T20I series.