Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer hilariously criticized Mohammad Kaif for his ICC World Cup 2023 final comments after Rajasthan Royals’ loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Thursday (3 of May). The match between the teams took place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Mohammad Kaif was heavily trolled after his comments following India’s loss to Australia in the final of the ICC World Cup 2023. The former India cricketer was not ready to accept that the Rohit Sharma-led team lost the summit clash despite to win 10 consecutive games. consecutive matches in the tournament.
Mohammad Kaif stated that the best team in the tournament was India and he would not accept if the best team in the tournament did not win. Speaking during the discussion on Star Sports after the ICC World Cup 2023 final, he stated:
“Congratulations to Australia, but I am not willing to accept that the best team has won the World Cup. This Indian team has been the best. They would win so many times playing against the same Australian team, even though they lost today. It was “One of those bad days, this happens sometimes.”
A few months later, Wasim Jaffer took the opportunity to troll Mohammad Kaif. He took to his Twitter account and posted a photo of the latter in which he looked stunned after Rajasthan Royals’ 1-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. He posted the image with the caption: “MohammadKaif when the strongest team on paper ends up losing the game”.
.@MohammadKaif when the strongest team on paper ends up losing the game 😜😅 #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/peyKGmzYDP
—Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 3, 2024
Rajasthan Royals, who top the table in IPL 2024, suffered a disappointing defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. It is fair to say that it was one of the most exciting matches of the tournament as the result was decided on the last ball at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Chasing the target of 202 runs, Rajasthan Royals lost early wickets but Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag bat brilliantly. In the end, Rovman Powell took the game deep and with 2 runs needed off the last ball, he got out as Sunrisers Hyderabad secured the game by 1 run.
It’s a big opportunity for Rohit as captain: Mohammad Kaif on T20 World Cup 2024
Mohammad Kaif recently spoke about India’s chances for the T20 World Cup 2024. He believes that the upcoming tournament will be a big opportunity for Rohit Sharma as captain. He is hopeful that India will not face the same heartbreak as they did in the ICC World Cup 2023. He stated:
“Rohit Sharma knows that he will not play for long, maybe for the next 2-3 years. Virat Kohli is also on the same path. It is a big opportunity for Rohit as captain. He lost the ODI World Cup final after the party was in the hands of India.
“I was devastated, the fans were heartbroken. Despite winning 10 matches, India lost 1 match. I hope the situation is not the same in the T20 World Cup.” He concluded.