Smriti Mandhana fans are criticising Anjum Chopra for remarks after IND vs PAK clash (Credit: BCCI Women)
\n\nFormer cricketer Anjum Chopra's remarks on Smriti Mandhana following India's victory against Pakistan at the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai on Saturday, have drawn criticism from fans, many of whom have come out in support of the Indian opener. Chopra questioned India's batting throughout the broadcast after the squad chased just 56 runs while losing three wickets. Additionally, she indicated that Mandhana received a lifeline on the opening ball. The former Indian batsman believed that India should take a closer look at how its hitters were getting out.
\n\n“The player who scored a century in the previous match gets out off the very first ball. It’s a different matter that the umpire didn’t hear it, but we heard it, didn’t we?” Chopra said.
\n\nWhen Sadia Iqbal beat Mandhana outside off, she was fortunate because the ball made a distinct sound as it passed the bat. Mandhana managed to survive despite nearly walking back when Pakistan's caught behind appeal was denied by the umpire. Fatima Sana ultimately trapped Mandhana for nine off eleven balls. Mandhana was late in bringing her bat down and stuck…
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