North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: On the cricket field, such stories are often born which cross the boundaries. of Delhi Kotla (Arun Jaitley Stadium) At one time, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) team was on the verge of defeat against Canada in the match played in 2017. That’s why he belonged to Jamia Millia Islamia and learned cricket in the streets of Delhi. sohaib khan Played an innings which not only won the match but also reminded us of the old Gurumantra of MS Dhoni which he had given to Sohaib years ago.
Journey from Jamia to Dubai: The power of roots
Kotla ground was not an unknown place for Sohaib Khan. Sohaib, who grew up in Delhi, has honed his cricketing skills with the Jamia Millia Islamia team.
Home Advantage: Sohaib said that his old understanding of the Delhi pitch and conditions helped him read the Canadian bowlers.
Emotional Connect: On the same ground where he had once watched the match sitting in the stands, today becoming a ‘troubleshooter’ for his team was no less than a dream for him.
Those words of Dhoni changed the game
After the match, Sohaib revealed that when he was under pressure, he felt like the former Indian captain. Mahendra Singh Dhoni A piece of advice came to my mind.”Dhoni Bhai had once told me to take the match till the end, put pressure on the bowler, not on myself. That’s what was running in my mind.”
Sohaib remained calm at the crease and hit a flurry of fours and sixes in the last overs and snatched the victory from Canada’s hands.
turning point of the match
Batting first, Canada posted a challenging score. After UAE’s top order faltered:
Sohaib’s partnership: Along with the lower order batsmen, Sohaib formed small but important partnerships.
Avatar of the Finisher: In the last 3 overs, when the run rate was beyond 10, Sohaib changed gears and finished the match in Dhoni’s style.
