Former Pakistan captain Inzamam Ul-Haq has clashed with India captain Rohit Sharma, telling him not to teach him reverse swing.
The Pakistan legend recently created a huge controversy by claiming that India were manipulating the ball to extract reverse swing. His comments came after Arshdeep Singh troubled Australia with a reverse swing in the Super 8 match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Inzamam-ul-Haq said that it is difficult to guess that someone like Arshdeep can reverse swing the ball like this: As early as the 15th.
Rohit Sharma was asked about Inzamam-ul-Haq’s claims when he addressed the media before the semi-final against England earlier this week. The India captain then laughed off the claims and urged the former cricketer to keep an open mind before making such bizarre and baseless claims. The India captain also explained why the ball was turned over in Caribbean conditions.
Inzamam-ul-Haq counter-attacked Rohit Sharma.
Days after Rohit Sharma asked Inzamam-ul-Haq to open his mind, the latter hit back at the Indian superstar. Appearing on a Pakistani news channel, Inzamam started by saying that he would definitely open his mind before highlighting that Rohit had actually admitted that the ball had been turned over. Inzamam also reminded Rohit that reverse swing originated in Pakistan and he should not be taught about it.
Inzamam said, “Dimag to hum zarur apna khole lenge”. The first is that he (Rohit) has admitted that it is happening. So, that means what we have observed is correct.
Secondly, Rohit Sharma said that he can achieve reverse swing on his own but he cannot achieve pitch pe hota on his own. Jo sikhane wale hain unko nahi yeh cheez sikhaya karte (Rohit does not need to tell how reverse swing happens, under how much sunlight, on which pitch it happens. It is not teaching the world something to someone who actually taught it),” he added.
Inzamam further said he was not accusing India of tampering with the ball and just wanted the referee to keep an eye on the ball.
“The reporter asked the wrong question. I suggested the umpires to keep their eyes open because the ball was swinging back in the 15th over. But my advice to the umpires is the same. He (Rohit) just talked about the mind. I mean keep both your eyes and your heart open,” Inzamam said.
Injamam Ul Haq is a person who spits out the truth. pic.twitter.com/T83GHYglrU
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) June 28, 2024
Meanwhile, India qualified for the final after defeating England by 68 runs in the second semi-final on Thursday (June 27). They will face South Africa in the title decider. India are looking for their second T20 World Cup title and first since 2007. South Africa, on the other hand, are looking for their first-ever World Cup title in any format.
