Renowned British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan, talking about Pakistan cricket team's chances at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, goofed up and ended up saying that Pakistan or any team can win the World Cup if they fix the matches. However, the mistake was unintentional and the boxer soon corrected himself after the slip of tongue. However, the damage was done till then. Kevin Pietersen Trolls Shoaib Akhtar for Inspiring Pakistan Ahead of ENG vs PAK CWC19 Match, Former Pacer Responds With a 'Chicken Dance' Video.
Talking in an interview on Pakistan's chances in the World Cup, Amir said that "Pakistan has a great chance like any other team in the World Cup, I think they have a great chance, hmmm..It just depends on the draw, depends on the match fix, how do you fix the games.. But I just feel that with Cricket, it's a very difficult sport...", the boxer went on to explain. Shoaib Akhtar Calls Sarfaraz Ahmed 'Fat' and 'Most Unfit Captain Ever' After Pakistan's Loss to West Indies in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Watch Video.
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Slip of the tongue from Amir Khan on Pakistan's chances at the World Cup 😛 "it all depends on the match-fixing and how they fix the games" #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/FWrA9JJs4y
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) June 2, 2019
Talking of Pakistan's chances in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 underway in England and Wales, the 1992 World Cup winning nation is having a torrid time to say the least. The team has lost the last 11 one-day international matches it has played. WI beat PAK by 7 wickets | Pakistan vs West Indies Highlights And Cricket Score 2nd ODI Match.
To make matters worse, the Pakistani batsmen are facing criticism for the way they handled the short balls and bouncers during the Pakistan vs West Indies match in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Trent Bridge on Friday. The Pakistani team was bundled out for 105, their second lowest total ever in the World Cups and lost the face in a humiliating manner by 7 wickets. Pakistan's next match is against World Cup hosts and favourites, England, at Nottingham on Monday.
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