'Worst Asian team': Adam Gilchrist debunks fake quote about Pakistan's show in Australian conditions

By Ovaise Shariff | First Published Jan 12, 2024, 5:10 PM IST

Cricket legend Adam Gilchrist refutes 'fake quotes' circulating on social media that falsely criticise the Pakistan cricket team's performance in Australia.

Australia's cricket legend Adam Gilchrist expressed frustration on social media over 'fake quotes' circulating attributed to him, criticising the Pakistan cricket team for their performance in Australia. The comments, claiming Gilchrist labelled Pakistan as the worst Asian team in Australian conditions, went viral following Pakistan's winless tour Down Under. However, Gilchrist promptly clarified that he never made such remarks, denouncing the 'absolutely fake, made up quotes.' He acknowledged Pakistan's commendable efforts against the World Champion Australian team during the summer, emphasising their competitiveness in nearly clinching Test victories.

I never said this. Absolutely fake, made up quotes. Pakistan were excellent at times this summer, against a World Champion Aust team and very nearly pinched a Test or two. pic.twitter.com/DsQ9KUINIr

— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381)

Despite Pakistan's highly regarded pace attack, they fell short of expectations in the 3-match Test series, struggling to reach speeds above 140kph with the ball. Star pacer Shaheen Afridi admitted the surprise among the team at their inability to bowl faster, questioning whether there was a pre-determined limit on the speed displayed on the board. The bowlers' struggle to maintain their usual pace became a talking point during the tour, contributing to the circulating 'fake quotes' controversy.

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