World Cup 2023 [WATCH]: Iftikhar Ahmed’s energetic conversation with imaginary teammate during PAK vs AFG match

Pakistan‘s once-promising journey in the ODI World Cup 2023 now appears un🐷certain and gloomy due to three consecutive defeats following an 𒁏initially bright start.

Iftikhar Ahmed’s imaginary exchange steals the show

Amidst the prevailing uncertainty, a lighthearted video from Pakistan’s match against Afghanistan in Chennai on Monday (October 23) has taken the internet by storm. The video captured an intriguing moment during the drink break following the 25th over of Afghanistan’s innings. In the video, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi and Iftikhar Ahmed were engaged in what seems like a lively conversa🍸tion.

The puzzling exchange: Iftikhar’s invisible companion

Upo🗹n initial inspection, it gave the impression that Iftikhar was deeply engrossed in conversationౠ with an unseen teammate. However, as the camera zoomed out, it became evident that there was no one in close proximity to Iftikhar. Nevertheless, he continued to fervently communicate with an imperceptible conversational partner.

Here’s the video:

Can anyone deco൩de why Iftikhar talking to himself??

— Rahool Jain (@Chilled_Yogi)

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Pakistan’s defeat against Afghanistan

In the game against Afghanistan, Pakistan suffered a humbling eight-wicket loss. Despite posting a respectable 282/7, featuring standout performances from Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan and Iftikhar, Pakistan’s bowling performance left much to be desired. Afghanistan’s batters capitalized on Pakistan’s uninspired bowling, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah contributing half-centuries, securing the target☂ wit🌳h eight wickets in hand and one over to spare.

Pakistan’s quest for semi-final spot

Pakistan now faces the arduous task of turning their fortunes ar🔜ound, needing to secure victories in their remaining fix🅰tures and rely on favourable results from other games to secure a spot in the semi-finals.

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