ISLAMABAD, April 26 (Online): Following the immense criticism heaped onto Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan after he dropped the catch of Mark Chapman at a crucial stage during the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Rawalpindi, Hassan Ali came forward in support of his best friend.<\/p>\n
During the final T20I of the five-day series between Pakistan and New Zealand, Shadab dropped Chapman’s catch in the 14th over when the batter was on the ground at 67 runs.<\/p>\n
The dropped catch allowed Chapman to score his maiden T20I century and that too was a remarkable one, as it allowed the Kiwis to draw the series at an even 2-2.<\/p>\n
Shadab’s dropped catch drew great criticism to him as Pakistan lost another chance to win a series at home.<\/p>\n
Taking to Twitter amid criticism, Hassan backed Shadab. “Prince of Pakistan,” he wrote.<\/p>\n
A similar situation took place with Hassan back in 2021 during ICC T20 World Cup. Hassan dropped the catch of Matthew Wade in a result-deciding moment during the semi-final against Australia. Wade struck three sixes in a row to knock out Pakistan from the mega event. After the dropped catch, Hassan had to face a lot of backlash.<\/p>\n
In the fifth T20I, Chapman, who switched playing for New Zealand from Hong Kong, stood out as a star performer as he helped his team chase down 194 runs from a difficult position.<\/p>\n
New Zealand was 26-3 after early wickets were taken by Shaheen Afridi and Imad Wasim. However, Chapman and Jimmy Neesham turned the tables and saved the series for New Zealand.<\/p>\n
Pakistan will now host New Zealand in five-match ODI series in Rawalpindi and Karachi from April 27.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD, April 26 (Online): Following the immense criticism heaped onto Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan after he dropped the catch of Mark Chapman at a crucial stage during the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Rawalpindi, Hassan Ali came forward in support of his best friend. […]<\/p>\n
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