During the second match of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) against the Australia Champions, Pakistani cricket legends Misbah-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi found themselves in a light-hearted dispute over a crucial moment in the game. The incident occurred on the penultimate ball of the 19th over when Nathan Coulter-Nile delivered a high full-toss to Misbah-ul-Haq, who struck it towards deep mid-wicket.
As the umpires deliberated on whether the delivery was above waist height, Misbah-ul-Haq turned to Shahid Afridi, asserting that it was indeed a no-ball. However, Afridi disagreed, maintaining that the delivery was legal. The right-handed batter continued to argue his case, but Afridi stuck to his guns, insisting that the delivery was fair. Ultimately, the umpires ruled in favor of Afridi, declaring the delivery as legal, much to the amusement of both players.
Earlier in the match, the Australia Champions had set a challenging target of 196 runs, boosted by a stellar innings of 68 runs from Aaron Finch. In response, Younis Khan, captain of the Pakistan Champions, played a pivotal role with a composed knock of 63 runs. Eventually, Misbah-ul-Haq (46) and Shahid Afridi (11), staying unbeaten, guided the Pakistan Champions to victory in their opening match of the WCL.
The exchange between Misbah-ul-Haq and Shahid Afridi added a humorous touch to the competitive encounter, showcasing the camaraderie and sportsmanship between two cricketing icons on the global stage.
