2019 World Cup: Akram, Afridi credit BCCI for India's rise in world cricket

Wasim Akram lashed out Pakistan's domestic cricket system on air while praising BCCI for investing heavily in their first-class cricket.

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Published : Jun 17, 2019, 4:26 PM IST

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When the rain interrupted the match for the final time the revised target for Pakistan was 302 in 40 overs. As Pakistan managed to score 166 for 6 in 35 overs before the rain break, the legendary paceman Akram lashed out Pakistan's domestic cricket system on air while praising BCCI for investing heavily in their first-class cricket.

"Indian cricket invested everything in their first-class cricket over the years. And we in Pakistan have hardly done anything for our first-class cricket," said Akram while commentating during Sunday's marquee clash which eventually turned out to be a one-sided affair.

Team India now has 7-0 lead against Pakistan in the World Cups.

"We (Pakistan) have been changing it every year. Our first-class cricket has been run by some random journalist for some odd reason and why for so many years," he added.After the win, Afridi said that the standard of cricket being played by the Men in Blue has been "exceptionally high" in the ongoing tournament and credited the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) for equipping youngsters with pressure handling techniques.

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"Congratulations to BCCI on a well-deserved win today. The standard of cricket being played has been exceptionally high and credit goes to IPL for not only helping identify and harness talent but also in equipping younger players with pressure handling techniques," tweeted Afridi.

Pakistan have a horrendous record against India in the World Cups. The Men in Blue have emerged victorious on all the seven instances they have faced the 1992 champions in the showpiece event.

Team India now has 7-0 lead against Pakistan in the World Cups.

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Manchester: Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram and Shahid Afridi heaped praise BCCI for investing 'everything' in country's domestic cricket after Team India defeated Pakistan by 89 runs (DLS method) in the 2019 World Cup fixture at the Old Trafford on Sunday.

When the rain interrupted the match for the final time the revised target for Pakistan was 302 in 40 overs. As Pakistan managed to score 166 for 6 in 35 overs before the rain break, the legendary paceman Akram lashed out Pakistan's domestic cricket system on air while praising BCCI for investing heavily in their first-class cricket.

"Indian cricket invested everything in their first-class cricket over the years. And we in Pakistan have hardly done anything for our first-class cricket," said Akram while commentating during Sunday's marquee clash which eventually turned out to be a one-sided affair.

"We (Pakistan) have been changing it every year. Our first-class cricket has been run by some random journalist for some odd reason and why for so many years," he added.

After the win, Afridi said that the standard of cricket being played by the Men in Blue has been "exceptionally high" in the ongoing tournament and credited the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) for equipping youngsters with pressure handling techniques.

"Congratulations to BCCI on a well-deserved win today. The standard of cricket being played has been exceptionally high and credit goes to IPL for not only helping identify and harness talent but also in equipping younger players with pressure handling techniques," tweeted Afridi.

Pakistan have a horrendous record against India in the World Cups. The Men in Blue have emerged victorious on all the seven instances they have faced the 1992 champions in the showpiece event.

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