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Tabraiz Shamsi, who was adjudged the Player of the Match' for his brilliant four-fer which helped South Africa beat Pakistan, opened up on his controversial LBW decision which highlighted the match.

South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi (left) and Keshav Maharaj in this frame.

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Tabraiz Shamsi finally reacts on contentious 'LBW decision' that scripted Pakistan's gut-wrenching defeat, says 'Keshav told me..'

During South Africa's innings, Shadab Khan sustained a head injury while attempting to stop a ball with a dive. He briefly left the field but later returned.

Shadab Khan of Pakistan receives medical attention during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Pakistan and South Africa at MA Chidambaram Stadium on October 27, 2023 in Chennai, India.

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Did Shadab Khan fake his injury against South Africa? 2 ex-pacers make stunning revelation, claim 'he played with emotions of 24 crore Pakistani people'

Former Pakistan's star all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez while taking a potshot at Babar Azam's captaincy said that his leadership lacks maturity.

India captain Rohit Sharma (left) and Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in this frame.

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'Maturity isn't quite there..': Pakistan legend Mohammad Hafeez wants Babar Azam to learn knack of captaincy from Rohit Sharma

After the loss, Pakistan's premier paceman Shaheen Afridi was spotted crying inconsolably while sitting in the dugout and reflecting on the defeat.

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Watch: Shaheen Afridi breaks down, cries inconsolably after Pakistan's painful defeat against South Africa; video viral

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Pakistan skipper Babar Azam leads his team into the pitch. (Getty Images)

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Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh criticises umpiring in Pakistan's World Cup match and challenges Nasser Hussain's defence of the DRS system.

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After DRS drama in Pakistan loss, Harbhajan Singh calls out Nasser Hussain for suggesting 'tech is right, Virat Kohli isn't'

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Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf after his DRS decision was not overturned.

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'Bad umpiring, bad rules cost Pakistan': Harbhajan Singh left fuming after DRS controversy shrouds loss to South Africa

Following Pakistan's close defeat to South Africa in their World Cup encounter, Gautam Gambhir raised eyebrows by questioning the match-winning capabilities of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam.

Gautam Gambhir (left) and Pakistan skipper Babar Azam in this frame.

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Gautam Gambhir rips apart Babar Azam after Pakistan's loss vs South Africa, says 'Real No.1 is the one who wins matches'

Tabraiz Shamsi's lbw decision during South Africa versus Pakistan's World Cup clash at the Chepauk stadium in Chennai on October 27 stirred debate.

Former India skipper Gautam Gambhir (left) in this frame.

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Gautam Gambhir questions Tabraiz Shamsi's LBW decision, wants ICC to remove umpire's call, says 'If the ball clips the bail..'

In a heart-stopping World Cup 2023 encounter, South Africa edged out Pakistan by one wicket, thanks to Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi's rescuing act.

Babar Azam was seen scolding Mohammad Nawaz after Pakistan's defeat against South Africa

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WATCH: Babar Azam loses cool, yells at Mohammad Nawaz for shocking delivery which scripted Pakistan's defeat vs SA

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Pakistan vs South Africa Match Stats

Match 26, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Tabraiz Shamsi finally reacts on contentious 'LBW decision' that scripted Pakistan's gut-wrenching defeat, says 'Keshav told me..'

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Fri 27 October, 14:00:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to bat

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022 On Nov 03

PAK
185/9 (20.0 ov)

SA
108/9 (14.0 ov)

Pakistan beat South Africa by 33 runs (D/L method)

ICC World Twenty20 Warm-up Matches, 2021 On Oct 20

PAK
186/6 (20.0 ov)

SA
190/4 (20.0 ov)

South Africa beat Pakistan by 6 wickets

Pakistan in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2021 On Apr 16

SA
144 (19.3 ov)

PAK
149/7 (19.5 ov)

Pakistan beat South Africa by 3 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Alex Wharf (ENG), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

Tabraiz Shamsi finally reacts on contentious 'LBW decision' that scripted Pakistan's gut-wrenching defeat, says 'Keshav told me..'

Did Shadab Khan fake his injury against South Africa? 2 ex-pacers make stunning revelation, claim 'he played with emotions of 24 crore Pakistani people'

'Maturity isn't quite there..': Pakistan legend Mohammad Hafeez wants Babar Azam to learn knack of captaincy from Rohit Sharma

Watch: Shaheen Afridi breaks down, cries inconsolably after Pakistan's painful defeat against South Africa; video viral

World Cup 2023: How Pakistan can still make the semi-finals despite four straight loss and two wins in six games

After DRS drama in Pakistan loss, Harbhajan Singh calls out Nasser Hussain for suggesting 'tech is right, Virat Kohli isn't'

'Bad umpiring, bad rules cost Pakistan': Harbhajan Singh left fuming after DRS controversy shrouds loss to South Africa

Gautam Gambhir rips apart Babar Azam after Pakistan's loss vs South Africa, says 'Real No.1 is the one who wins matches'

Gautam Gambhir questions Tabraiz Shamsi's LBW decision, wants ICC to remove umpire's call, says 'If the ball clips the bail..'

WATCH: Babar Azam loses cool, yells at Mohammad Nawaz for shocking delivery which scripted Pakistan's defeat vs SA

Pakistan vs South Africa Match Stats

Match 26, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Tabraiz Shamsi finally reacts on contentious 'LBW decision' that scripted Pakistan's gut-wrenching defeat, says 'Keshav told me..'

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Fri 27 October, 14:00:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to bat

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022 On Nov 03

PAK185/9 (20.0 ov)

SA108/9 (14.0 ov)

Pakistan beat South Africa by 33 runs (D/L method)

ICC World Twenty20 Warm-up Matches, 2021 On Oct 20

PAK186/6 (20.0 ov)

SA190/4 (20.0 ov)

South Africa beat Pakistan by 6 wickets

Pakistan in South Africa, 4 T20I Series, 2021 On Apr 16

SA144 (19.3 ov)

PAK149/7 (19.5 ov)

Pakistan beat South Africa by 3 wickets

Umpires

UmpireAlex Wharf (ENG), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)

RefereeSir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

Tabraiz Shamsi finally reacts on contentious 'LBW decision' that scripted Pakistan's gut-wrenching defeat, says 'Keshav told me..'

Did Shadab Khan fake his injury against South Africa? 2 ex-pacers make stunning revelation, claim 'he played with emotions of 24 crore Pakistani people'

'Maturity isn't quite there..': Pakistan legend Mohammad Hafeez wants Babar Azam to learn knack of captaincy from Rohit Sharma

Watch: Shaheen Afridi breaks down, cries inconsolably after Pakistan's painful defeat against South Africa; video viral

World Cup 2023: How Pakistan can still make the semi-finals despite four straight loss and two wins in six games

After DRS drama in Pakistan loss, Harbhajan Singh calls out Nasser Hussain for suggesting 'tech is right, Virat Kohli isn't'

'Bad umpiring, bad rules cost Pakistan': Harbhajan Singh left fuming after DRS controversy shrouds loss to South Africa

Gautam Gambhir rips apart Babar Azam after Pakistan's loss vs South Africa, says 'Real No.1 is the one who wins matches'

Gautam Gambhir questions Tabraiz Shamsi's LBW decision, wants ICC to remove umpire's call, says 'If the ball clips the bail..'

WATCH: Babar Azam loses cool, yells at Mohammad Nawaz for shocking delivery which scripted Pakistan's defeat vs SA

PAK
185/9 (20.0 ov)

SA
108/9 (14.0 ov)

PAK
186/6 (20.0 ov)

SA
190/4 (20.0 ov)

SA
144 (19.3 ov)

PAK
149/7 (19.5 ov)

Umpire
Alex Wharf (ENG), Paul Reiffel (AUS) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)