Social Media Erupts After Pakistan Star Questions Iconic Sachin Tendulkar’s 2011 World Cup Lifeline

Social Media Erupts After Pakistan Star Questions Iconic Sachin Tendulkar's 2011 World Cup Lifeline

The 2011 World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan was one of the most followed cricket matches ever. On March 30, 2011, MS Dhoni ‘s India clashed with Shahid Afridi-led Pakistan. India scored 260/9, with Sachin Tendulkar top-scoring (85 off 115 balls). India ultimately won the match by 29 runs. However, Ajmal, to this day, claims that Tendulkar was out LBW on 23 when a delivery from Ajmal hit him on the pad in front of the stumps.

Talking about the game, Tendulkar scored 85 runs off 115 balls to help India post 260/9 in 50 overs against Pakistan. The visitors were bundled out for 231 in their chase and lost the game by 29 runs. Then they lost a couple of wickets.

Gautam Gambhir (batting at the other end) told him to take the review. Till date, I think the last frame of the DRS was changed,” Ajmal said in a video . “They started really well. The dismissal I am talking about, the umpire gave him out.