US Surprises Pakistan with Historic Victory in Dallas Clash

News Desk 

New York:While the historic victory of the US cricket team against Pakistan in a Cricket World Cup match in Dallas went largely unnoticed by many Americans, it resonated deeply in the homeland of the 1992 champions, as reported by The New York Times. 

The newspaper’s headline, ‘US Scores Historic Cricket Win, but Only Pakistan Notices,’ captured the essence of the situation.

The dispatch highlighted the lack of awareness among Americans regarding the significance of the victory, contrasting it with the intense reaction in Pakistan, a nation passionate about cricket.

As the news spread, Pakistani fans grappled with the unexpected defeat, gathering to watch match highlights and expressing frustration at their team’s performance.

Quoted in the article, cricket enthusiast Jaffer Ahmed expressed disbelief and embarrassment over the loss, reflecting on Pakistan’s rich cricketing history juxtaposed with the defeat to a country not traditionally associated with the sport.

Meanwhile, Pakistan is gearing up for a highly anticipated match against arch-rival India at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium near New York, despite forecasts of rain disrupting the game.

The resale market for tickets is seeing prices soar, with former IPL president Lalit Modi criticizing the exorbitant rates, emphasizing that the tournament in the US aims to expand the game and engage fans, rather than solely focusing on profits.

Apart from the Indian and Pakistani communities, immigrants from other South Asian countries where cricket holds significance are also eagerly anticipating the match.