Former Australian cricketer Kerry O’Keefe lambasted Pakistan for their ‘pleasant’ approach towards the Aussies in the 2nd PAK vs AUS Test. Paksitan barely managed to reap any rewards on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test as the home side dominated all three sessions. A frustrated O’Kefee lashed out at the visitors for being too timid, blaming the visitors for presenting Christmas gifts to the Australian players.
Ex-Aussie star blasts Pakistan for turning Santa Claus
Speaking during commentary on Day 1, Keefe higlighted that Shan Masood and co weren’t going to beat Australia by ‘playing in the best of the spirits’. Further, he noted that Sourav Ganguly wouldn’t have gifted presents to Steve Waugh. The former cricketer advocating Pakistan to play fiesty against Australia.
Kerry O’Keefe "This Test series is being played in the best of spirits. You’re not going to beat Australia playing in the best of spirits. Christmas Presents yesterday. Would Sourav Ganguly have arrived with Christmas presents for Steve Waugh? No. You’ve got to play feisty…
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) December 26, 2023
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Pakistan’s warm gesture on Christmas
The Pakistan team players decided to surprise Australia on Christmas at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as they presented gifts to Pat Cummins and co with gifts.
The heart-warming video of the Pakistan players giving gifts to Australian players and their families was shared on social media. Australia skipper Pat Cummins was seen holding on to one of the gifts as he interacted with the Men in Green.
Pakistan players and staff have come with Christmas gifts for Aussies and their families in the MCG nets. pic.twitter.com/5r7n66sPks
— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny) December 24, 2023
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