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Pakistan's Cricket Tour Ends in Defeat and Controversy

A 3-0 ODI whitewash by New Zealand and an altercation involving Khushdil Shah highlight Pakistan's disappointing tour.

Pakistan's Khushdil Shah is held back after reacting to comments from the crowd during the third ODI.
Mohammad Rizwan's captaincy was called out after the series loss against New Zealand.
Mohammad Rizwan during post-match chat in 3rd ODI

Overview

  • Pakistan's cricket team concluded their New Zealand tour with a 3-0 ODI series loss, following a 4-1 defeat in the T20I series.
  • Khushdil Shah confronted fans during the third ODI after being taunted over the team's poor performance, prompting intervention by security personnel.
  • The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued a statement condemning abusive language and anti-Pakistan slogans from spectators, which escalated the altercation.
  • New Zealand's Ben Sears delivered a standout performance in the third ODI, taking five wickets and contributing to Pakistan's 43-run defeat.
  • Photos and videos of the altercation involving Khushdil Shah have circulated widely on social media, drawing significant attention to the incident.