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[Saba Sports News] Things became heated in the Sindh Premier League T20 match when Iftikhar Ahmed gave Asad Shafiq an animated send-off after taking his wicket.
The incident took place in the game between Karachi Ghazi and Larkana Challengers. After dismissing Shafiq in the eighth over of the Larkana Challengers innings, Iftikhar was pumped up, gesturing the former to go back to the dressing room.
Shafiq, seemingly miffed with Iftikhar’s attitude, confronted him. As soon as the duo came close, they were separated by the other players and the on-field umpires.
Iftikhar Ahmed got aggressive with Asad Shafiq
Was this a bit on the unprofessional side? Who’s wrong here? #Iftimania pic.twitter.com/QIqDGdcFSl
— Alisha Imran (@Alishaimran111) January 31, 2024
As Iftikhar had to face the heat from the fans from his uncalled-for behaviour, he had to issue a public apology to Shafiq.
Writing on X, the Pakistan all-rounder admitted to the wrong behaviour on his part, informing that he had already apologised to his former national teammate for the same.
“I am extremely apologetic for my behaviour in the field today. I shouldn’t have reacted the way I did in the heat of the moment. I’ve apologized to @asadshafiq1986 Bhai in person after the match & have always held great regard for him. We have played a lot of cricket together,” Iftikhar tweeted.
Talking about the match, Iftikhar starred in his side’s win, scoring 69 runs and taking three wickets.