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[Watch] Azam Khan Shuts His Critics With A Diving Effort In CPL 2024

Azam Khan put in a diving effort to effect a run-out in CPL 2024 [X]Azam Khan put in a diving effort to effect a run-out in CPL 2024 [X]

After facing a defeat in the tournament opener against the Patriots, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons are up against the Guyana Amazon Warriors in their as well as the tournaments second match. Imran Tahir won the toss at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and invited the Falcons to bat first. 

James-Zaman get the Falcons on the way

The innings of the Falcons turned to be a story of three different phases. After losing an early wicket, Fakhar Zaman and Kofi James got them on the way with a quickfire 74-run partnership off 44 deliveries. 

James failed to continue the start he got and soon fell to Gudakesh Motie. This marked the start of a dull period in the innings, where the scoring rate of the Falcons dropped and they also lost some important wickets. However, Imad Wasim (40 off 21) ensured that they got the momentum back in the innings and were able to post a competitive total of 168/6 in their 20 overs. 

Imad Wasim was dismissed by a brilliant effort from Azam Khan

Imad Wasim's cameo was valuable for the Falcons. Despite the effective knock he played, Wasim lost his wicket off the last delivery in the innings. He fell prey to a brilliant combined fielding effort by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azam Khan.

The West Indian star, Shamar Joseph bowled a yorker at the leg stump to Wasim. The batter flicked it towards the deep backward square leg region and set off for a quick couple of runs. However, Rahmanullah Gurbaz collected the ball in time and threw it to the keeper, Azam Khan. The throw was a bit wide and Khan had to collect the ball and dive to dislodge the bails before the batter made the ground. 

The effort put in by Azam Khan was commendable, considering that it was the last ball of the innings. It was a sort of an answer to his critics who have been going at him regarding his food habits and fitness.