Sikandar Raza thanks Ricky Ponting for ‘little push’ after Zimbabwe beat Pakistan: It did a marvel

T20 World Cup 2022: Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by 1 run within the Super 12 match after Sikandar Raza bagged the Player of the Match award for his three-wicket haul.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 27, 2022 23:26 IST

It did a marvel: Raza thanks Ponting for ‘little push’ after ZIM beat PAK. Courtesy: Getty Images

By India Today Web Desk: Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza stated that he was extremely motivated after seeing a clip, that includes Ricky Ponting, previous to the match towards Babar Azam’s Pakistan on Thursday, October 27 on the Perth Stadium.

Raza turned the Player of the Match after Zimbabwe secured a one-run win over the Men in Green within the T20 World Cup Super 12 match. Raza stated that the video pushed him to carry out effectively and he was crammed with goosebumps on seeing Ponting converse.

“I know there was a small clip that was sent to me this morning and it was Ricky Ponting having a small word. I was excited. I was nervous. I was thrilled about today. Motivation was always there, but if I needed that little push, I thought that clip did a wonder this morning. So thank you very much to Ricky as well,” Raza was quoted as saying to the broadcasters.

“..some of my friends and family members messaged and they said they had a kind of tear in the eye. For me, I had goosebumps, one of the greats of this game talking about Zimbabwe and in particular me,” he said.

“Not that I needed an extra kick, but if I needed that, that clip did the job for me. I wanted to stay calm, but at the same time be pumped up for this game,” Raza added.

Raza performed an vital function within the World Cup for his group. Although he failed with the bat in hand, the off-spinner accounted for 3 scalps and helped Zimbabwe safe an vital win.

After opting to bat first, Zimbabwe scored 130 on the again of Sean Williams’ helpful knock. Later, they restricted Pakistan to 129 within the second innings.

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sabyasachi chowdhury

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Oct 27, 2022