“You gave your 100%:” PCT fans rally behind Naseem Shah after his tearful picture goes viral

Ace pacer Naseem Shah, who outshone his teammates in the T20 World Cup match against India, earned praise from cricket fans for his exceptional efforts to clinch a win for Pakistan.

Naseem Shah's impressive bowling spell dismantled the Indian top order, claiming the key wickets of Axar Patel, Virat Kohli, and Shivam Dube.

Pakistan's top order faltered yet again in this crucial match. The 21-year-old fast bowler, however, showed remarkable courage, coming in to bat during the final over. Despite smashing two boundaries, his valiant 10 runs off 4 balls fell short of securing victory for his team.

Heartbroken by the loss, Naseem Shah couldn't hold back tears as he made his way back to the dressing room.

A photo capturing his emotions went viral on social media, leading fans to rally behind him and appreciate his crucial contributions to the team's fight for victory.

"The batting career of Naseem Shah is better than the entire batting career of Pakistan’s middle order combined," Journalist Wajahat Kazmi opined on X.

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The batting career of Naseem Shah is better than the entire batting career of Pakistan’s middle order combined.

— Wajahat Kazmi (@KazmiWajahat) June 9, 2024

“Glad Naseem Shah faced a couple of balls in the end and exposed our so-called "finishers," another disappointed cricket fan wrote.

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Glad Naseem Shah faced a couple of balls in the end and exposed our so called "finishers". If he can hit two boundaries in 4 balls then it's not the pitch it's your talentless faces who couldn't hit even 1 boundary in 39 balls faced combined Shadab, Iftikhar, Imad

— Saad (@OverLord_Xd) June 9, 2024

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You’re demotivating passionate young heroes like Naseem Shah! You’re pushing them to the wall so hard that they might become like you—compromised and part of your gang. We are all so proud of our young & genuine players and stand by them. We will never let them become like you.

— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) June 10, 2024

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I feel for Naseem Shah.
The only Pakistan cricketer among them who plays with such insane passion.
If you have to change captain, don't make Rizwan or Shaheen captain.
Make Naseem the Captain. He has a heart like Pat Cummins.
He could have finished the match unlike Ifti… pic.twitter.com/AmZQVxeZiR

— Basit Subhani (@BasitSubhani) June 9, 2024

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Naseem Shah has bowled 100 balls in the overs 11-20 phase in T20 World Cups without ever conceding a six. An economy of below 6.00 in this phase. Top bowler.

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 9, 2024

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Naseem Shah We Are Sorry. You're a Champion. ♥️😭#PakvsInd | #NaseemShah pic.twitter.com/meN09dgjS5

— M A R Y A M (@maryam_says56) June 9, 2024

After India's batting lineup faltered and collapsed for a mere 119 runs in 19 overs, Pakistan's win seemed certain with such a low target. However, the batsmen fell short of expectations again, only managing 113 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs.

Cricket fans have slammed Babar Azam's team for their string of disappointing performances, leading to two consecutive defeats in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the United States.

The batting order has been a complete failure, and the bowling attack has also been inconsistent at times.

The team's lackluster performance has sparked widespread criticism, with many blaming poor decision-making, politicisation of cricket, and demanding Babar Azam and Mohsin Naqvi to step down from their positions immediately.