Shadab Khan’s Expletive Caught on Stump Mic Goes Viral
Islamabad United captain, Shadab Khan, recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons during a game against Multan Sultans in the Pakistan Super League. The game, which was held at Pindi Club Ground in Rawalpindi on March 7, saw Shadab Khan lose his cool and utter some expletives into the stump mic after being clean bowled by Ihsanullah.
The match was a nail-biting thriller, and Shadab Khan’s dismissal at a crucial moment after scoring 44 runs only added to the excitement. During the 15th over of Islamabad United’s innings, Ihsanullah bowled a quick delivery to Shadab Khan, which he failed to respond to. The ball hit his stumps, and Shadab Khan couldn’t hold back his emotions, uttering an expletive in the heat of the moment.
The incident was caught on the stump mic and quickly went viral on social media, with netizens sharing their reactions. Some even compared Shadab Khan to Indian skipper Virat Kohli, who is known for his aggressive on-field behavior.
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Not in front of the stump mic shadab bro 💀 pic.twitter.com/hG8ZMyeht7
— haris. (@hariszz77) March 7, 2023
Despite the controversy, Islamabad United went on to win the game, thanks to a half-century by all-rounder Faheem Ashraf, who scored 50 runs in just 26 deliveries.
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Multan Sultans had earlier posted a mammoth total of 205-5, with Shan Masood and Mohammad Rizwan scoring 75 and 60 runs, respectively. In response, Islamabad United chased down the target on the second-last delivery of the 20th over, winning their sixth game in the PSL 2023.
Shadab Khan’s outburst may have been a moment of weakness, but it also highlights the intense pressure and emotions that come with playing at the highest level of cricket. As a captain, he will need to work on keeping his composure in the future, both for his own sake and that of his team.