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Zimbabwe’s T20 win against Pakistan proves one thing — the curse of the Bean is real
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Zimbabwe’s T20 win against Pakistan proves one thing — the curse of the Bean is real

The Zimbabwean president and Pakistani PM engaged in friendly banter as the former asked for the real Mr Bean next time.
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Updated 28 Oct, 2022

Pakistan lost to Zimbabwe in their T20 World Cup match on Thursday by a single run — and might we say that the activation of the curse of Pak Bean was at play?

What was considered to be an otherwise easy win, especially compared to the blood rush of a match with India on Sunday, turned into another loss. Zimbabweans had warned us of the longstanding grudge that was ready to latch onto our cricketers on field and they were not joking. We sent them Pak Bean (Asif Mohammad, a Mr Bean look-alike) instead of Rowan Atkinson (the actual Mr Bean) one distant night six years ago. But they take their Beans very seriously.

President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa joined in on the fun, asking for the real Mr Bean next time. “What a win for Zimbabwe! Congratulations to the Chevrons. Next time, send the real Mr Bean,” he tweeted.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shot back in good humour: “We may not have the real Mr Bean, but we have real cricketing spirit.. And we Pakistanis have a funny habit of bouncing back. Mr President: Congratulations. Your team played really well today.”

It was the curse of a Bean, Malala.

Especially if they’re your opponents in a sporting competition.

On a side note.

We know why we lost.

We hope the curse has been lifted now.

Congratulations to Zimbabwe on the win! We hope the real Mr Bean finds his way to you.

Comments

M. Emad Oct 28, 2022 11:43am
DEFEATED, Surrendered Pakistan Cricket.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Oct 28, 2022 12:25pm
Well played Sikandar Raza. Keep it up and hang on tough.
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ABCD Oct 28, 2022 12:28pm
Ha ha... Do you know here also all look alike players played the game and not the real pak cricket team.
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Saniaa Oct 28, 2022 12:39pm
Pakistan is China's strategic appendage. It seems Pak too learnt to fake things.
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Abbotabadi Oct 28, 2022 12:41pm
Pak.Prime Minister should not get involved in such childish comments.
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Vijay B Oct 28, 2022 01:16pm
When the chips were down, Pakistan could not score the crucial 2 runs against Zimbabwe, while India did manage to score thar much needed single run against Pakistan. Consolations Pakistan.
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Just@Man Oct 28, 2022 01:23pm
Bean there done that...
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bimal william Oct 28, 2022 01:31pm
It seems we don't treat Cricket as sport but rivalry filled with hate n abuses. We must have Grace to accept the victory n defeat in gentle way. Let the Gentleman Game be Gentle n Appreciative.
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Sam Oct 28, 2022 01:38pm
The Team lacks a brainy captain! Without brain talent cannot win!
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Lohpurush Oct 28, 2022 01:40pm
Good to see cricket spirit alive Wins and Losses are part of game
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Nikus Kumar Giri Oct 28, 2022 01:55pm
when you lose against south africa (Nortze is fastest bowler in the world), what excuse will you bring to the gullible pakistanis?
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MDS Oct 28, 2022 02:53pm
Integrity, honesty, hard work matters...
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Sheila Kijawani Oct 28, 2022 03:02pm
Reality is Pakistani batsmen have been playing at home or dubai on flat pitches and against mostly minnow teams or B teams over covid, creating a false sense of ‘successes’. They got foundout in seaming swinging bouncing conditions. Fact is Pakistani batsmen apart from Babar lack skill, thats why they struggle in longer formats of the game!
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Mansur Ul Haque Oct 28, 2022 03:12pm
I don't know about the curse of Mr. Bean but knows Shahid Afridy has done wonders for the cricket of our country but unfortunately since then everyone try to copy him and our batting talent has got totally dry. We are lucky to survive many close matches against minnows like Namibia, Netherlands, Bangla Desh, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe ( lost few). Our bowling talent win many matches for us but every day is not Sunday. Many a times our bowling performance was neutralized due to poor performance of batting. Selectors selected best a available side but batting talent has its limitations and are exposed.
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Uyghyr ahmadi Oct 28, 2022 07:02pm
SS has sportsmanship IK would have been whining and blaming others
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Azam B Oct 28, 2022 07:17pm
Baked beans !
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Imran Oct 28, 2022 07:46pm
We have one more Mr. Bean, His name is Shahbaz Sharif.
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SecondPilot Oct 29, 2022 07:48am
Pakistani cricket reflects its society. It's a society that wants instant results - Pakistanis do not know how to put in the hard yards. They're forever looking for a knight in shining armor to come and save them. Putting in decades of effort and investment that results in solid institutions is not something they can comprehend. When it comes to influence in geopolitics they think all that is missing is "lobbying" not competence, a stable government, behaving like a responsible state or a strong economy. When it comes to industry, they think the world should come and invest in Pakistan, never mind the non-existent skilled labor or experienced workforce which is built over decades of investment in education and infrastructure. When it comes to cricket, they think, like Shahid Afridi, if they swing their bat 10 times, it may connect 5. Technique, timing, hard yards - alien concepts.
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Hamza Oct 29, 2022 10:07am
Ok you lost to Zimbabwe
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