[Watch] Ravi Shastri bursts into laughter during AUS vs PAK 1st Test as Ian Smith is roasted for NZ's World Cup loss to India
Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri burst into laughter as Australian commentator Kerry O’Keeffe roasted New Zealand’s cricketer-turned-commentator Ian Smith for the BlackCaps’ loss to India in the 2023 World Cup semifinal. The incident occurred during the opening Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth on Thursday, December 14.
In a video doing rounds on X (formerly known as Twitter), O’Keeffe can be seen sharing a tale about Shaheen Afridi’s brother Riyaz, who wouldn’t eat for two days when Pakistan lost a game. He then asked Smith how long he didn’t eat following the Kiwis’ loss in the 2023 World Cup semifinal.
O'Keeffe said on air for Fox Sports:
“One of seven brothers, of course, Shaheen Shah Afridi. His elder brother Riyaz was very formidable bowler, terrific first-class record. Do you know when he was young, Pakistan lost a Test match, he didn’t eat for two days. What did you do when New Zealand lost.”
In response, Smith said:
“(chuckles) That’s a seriously early punch.”
Watch the video below:
India beat New Zealand in a league game as well as the semifinals of the 2023 World Cup. It was a reversal of fortunes following India’s loss to the Kiwis in the 2019 World Cup semifinal and the 2021 World Test Championship final.
The Men in Blue, however, lost the 2023 World Cup final to Australia, who are New Zealand's trans-Tasman rivals.
David Warner grabs the limelight as Australia dominate Pakistan on Day 1 of Perth Test
David Warner starred with the bat as Australia dominated Pakistan on Day 1 of the Perth Test. Warner smashed 164 off 211, including four sixes and 16 boundaries.
Usman Khwaja, Travis Head and Steve Smith chipped in with 41, 40 and 31 respectively. At stumps, Australia were 346-5, with Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey at the crease.
Aamer Jamal starred with the ball on his debut, picking up two wickets for Pakistan. Khurram Shehzad, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Faheem Ashraf settled for one wicket apiece.
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