Dishonest allegations erupt over Gulbuddin Nayeb’s hamstring damage, video and information

Afghanistan have eradicated Australia from the T20 World Cup, however not earlier than star Gulbadin Nayab’s controversial mid-match motion sparked dishonest allegations.

The Afghan participant gave the impression to be affected by a hamstring damage, however Australian star Adam Zampa quipped that it was an “previous damage.”

Australia’s slim hopes of reaching the semi-finals over Afghanistan hinge on the latter’s loss of their encounter with Bangladesh on Tuesday.

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Afghanistan ultimately gained one of many biggest seesaw video games in latest reminiscence by eight runs, with Bangladesh bowled out for 105 after 17.5 overs.

However the workforce’s progress to the following stage was underneath critical risk after a rain-hit 11.4 second half, when controversy erupted.

Afghanistan narrowly edged out Bangladesh in two overs underneath DLS because the rains began to fall once more.

After seeing the rain falling once more in Kingstown, and seemingly realizing the slim lead, Afghanistan coach and former England worldwide Jonathan Trott signaled to his gamers to decelerate within the hope that the officers would cease play earlier than one other ball was bowled.

Instantly after Trott’s gesture, Gulbadin, who had been standing nonetheless at first slip, inexplicably grabbed his hamstring and hit the bottom, claiming to have been badly injured.

Afghanistan received their want because the rain intensified, and a delay from Gulbadin ensured that one other ball didn’t arrive.

If play had not continued, it will have confirmed Afghanistan’s lead over Australia proper then and there.

Simon Doll in commentary instantly questioned Gilbadin about this unusual act.

“Oh no no no, sorry. You’ll be able to’t have this, and I do not settle for it,” he stated.

“Even Rashid (Khan) does not prefer it.”

“It is simply delaying ways,” he added. I perceive that however I do not prefer it in any respect. It’s unacceptable.

“They most likely went anyway due to the rain however that is not a superb look.

“I do know the Euros are happening in soccer, and it will be higher to be there.”

What prevented the controversy from escalating was the rain passing shortly, permitting play to renew.

It meant the match was determined not due to Gulbadin’s actions – however solely because of the climate gods, because the nation’s ‘spirit of cricket’ questions at the moment are sure to be requested.

“The spirit of cricket is alive and beating…” Michael Vaughan wrote on X.