Afghanistan’s star batsman, Ibrahim Zadran, is making waves on X (formerly Twitter) for a politically sensitive statement he made during the post-match award ceremony at Chennai’s M. A. Chidambaram Stadium today. Accepting the Player of the Match trophy for his outstanding performance against Pakistan, Zadran expressed, “I am feeling very glad for myself and for my country.”

“I want to dedicate this man of the match award to those who are sent back to Afghanistan from Pakistan,” he added.

Twitter Bombshell

Zadran’s words reverberated across Twitter, leaving cricket fans and the wider world in awe. His bold stance on this politically sensitive matter resonated beyond the cricketing arena.

Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran dedicated his Man of the Match award to Afghans being deported from Pakistan. This is called making a pointed political statement effectively. Good on him.
— Zebunnisa Burki (@zburki) October 23, 2023

Political statement from Ibrahim zadran.#namakharam
— Asadullah Rao (@AsadullahRao12) October 23, 2023

Reflecting on His Performance and Partnership

Amid the controversy, Zadran also shared his thoughts on his cricketing performance, saying, “I’m thankful that I performed well in this event. I aimed to play with a positive intent. Gurbaz and I have had many brilliant partnerships. We’ve been playing cricket together since our Under-16 days. I am immensely proud, both for myself and for my country.”

Ibrahim Zadran’s exceptional performance and his thought-provoking dedication have undoubtedly etched this World Cup match into history, leaving a lasting impact on cricket enthusiasts and advocates for social issues alike.

A Look At The Afghanstan’s Moment Of Glory

In a breathtaking clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Afghanistan delivered a jaw-dropping performance to defeat Pakistan by 8 wickets in the 22nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The world witnessed a sensational showdown as Afghanistan’s cricketers showcased their mettle, ultimately achieving a memorable victory that sent shockwaves through the cricketing universe.

Afghanistan’s chase was nothing short of remarkable. Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz set the stage on fire with a blistering 65, while Ibrahim Zadran’s 87 anchored the innings. Rahmat Shah played a steady hand, ensuring there were no hiccups with an unbeaten 77, and Hashmatullah Shahidi, the Afghan captain, completed the chase with an unbeaten 48. Afghanistan reached the target with 8 wickets to spare, finishing at 286 for 2 in 49 overs.