LPL 2023: Naseem Shah Gives Fiery Send-Off to Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Watch Video
Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 21 off 11 deliveries before Naseem Shah got the better of him
Jaffna Kings opened their Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 campaign on a high note, clinching a 21-run win against Colombo Strikers on Sunday, July 30.
Putting to bat first, Jaffna Kings posted 173 runs for the loss of five wickets, and Towhid Hridoy emerged as the top scorer with 54 runs from 39 balls. Colombo Strikers, on the other hand, bowled out 152 runs in 19.4 overs.
Opening the innings for Jaffna Kings, Rahmanullah Gurbaz displayed his explosive batting prowess during the powerplay. He blazed his way to a quick 21 off 11 balls, braced with a boundary and 2 sixes before Naseem Shah got the better of him.
However, Gurbaz’s dismissal at the hands of Pakistan’s young bowling sensation was followed by an exuberant send-off, which caught everyone’s attention.
The incident’s video has gone viral on social media, reigniting conversations about the intense rivalry between Afghanistan and Pakistan in cricket.
Watch Video: Naseem Shah Gives Angry Send-Off To Rahmanullah Gurbaz
In the video, Naseem Shah can be seen passionately celebrating the wicket of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, while the wicket-keeper batter appears to pat on Naseem’s back as he starts walking back to the pavilion calmly.
