Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand ended in major disappointment and heated drama, both on and off the field. After losing the third and final ODI by 43 runs at Mount Maunganui, emotions ran high and things took a turn when all-rounder Khushdil Shah got into an argument with fans who were mocking the team.
Khushdil Shah Reacts After Fans Troll Pakistan Over NZ Clean Sweep – Drama Unfolds After 3-0 ODI Defeat
As the players were leaving the field following their 3-0 whitewash in the ODI series — and after already losing the T20I series 4-1 — some members of the crowd began taunting and mocking the Pakistani players. While most of the team stayed silent and walked off, Khushdil Shah couldn’t hold back. Eyewitnesses say he turned around and reacted angrily to the crowd, shouting back in frustration.
Security personnel and fellow players quickly stepped in, trying to calm him down and move him away from the situation. Videos of the moment quickly went viral on social media, with many fans divided — some supporting Khushdil’s emotions, while others criticized him for reacting to the crowd.
This isn’t the first time Khushdil has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons during the tour. Earlier, during a T20I match, he was fined 50% of his match fee and given three demerit points for an incident where he intentionally ran into New Zealand bowler Zac Foulkes while completing a run.
The recent clean sweep has left Pakistan’s team facing tough questions, not only about their performances but also their behavior under pressure. Many former players and analysts have called for a reset in mindset, urging the team to stay focused even in difficult situations.
This incident has only added to the growing frustration among fans back home, who are disappointed with both the results and the team’s conduct. Whether Khushdil will face further disciplinary action for this latest outburst remains to be seen, but it’s clear that tensions are running high within the squad.
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