India lost the match intentionally: Abdul Razzaq on India v England WC 19 match

Indian cricket team ended up as one of the teams to qualify for the semi-finals, however, the team lost to New Zealand in the knockout.

Thanks to Rohit Sharma, India had a great run in the league matches, except for the match against England where despite, Rohit Sharma’s effort, India lost the match. Talking about the match, Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq said that India lost the match intentionally.

Speaking in a Pakistan news channel ARY Sports on Saturday, Razzaq said: “We were watching the match, we all felt the same. I also think ICC should put a fine on this. If any team loses a match intentionally to make sure a team does not qualify, then the team should be fined for this. If a quality bowler is not trying to bowl according to his standards, not giving a good line and length, and bowling full length, and giving away runs, then it comes to notice.”

When asked by the anchor if he thinks India deliberately lost, Razzaq answered in the affirmative. “There is no doubt (India lost the match intentionally). I said it at that time as well. Every cricketer felt the same. A player who can hit a six or a four is defending the ball, you just know,” he further added.

In the match, India was chasing 339 and despite Rohit Sharma’s ton, India managed only 306/5 in their 50 overs.