Pakistan’s Champions One-Day Cup: Stallions Captain’s Unusual Reaction to Loss
In a surprising turn of events, Mohammad Haris, captain of the Stallions in Pakistan’s Champions One-Day Cup, expressed satisfaction after his team’s heavy defeat to the Mohammad Rizwan-led Markhors. The Stallions conceded a staggering 231 runs in just 20 overs, with Iftikhar Ahmed and Salman Agha scoring half-centuries for the Markhors. In response, the Stallions were bowled out for a meager 105, with Zahid Mahmood taking five wickets.
During the post-match presentation, Haris’s comments raised eyebrows. “There was no mistake. We did what we wanted to do. We were checking the team’s strength,” he said. “In the first match, we won the toss and chose to bat. Today, we chased, so that we could understand our strength. That’s exactly what happened. We’re happy that we lost.”
Haris’s remarks, as a senior Pakistan player, drew criticism from fans on social media. Many questioned his attitude and suggested that he was not taking the tournament seriously.
The Stallions’ defeat was their second in the tournament, having lost their opening match to the Dolphins. They will face the Dolphins again on Thursday in their next match.
