Shafqat 'deeply hurt' by Pakistan backlash to national anthem slip

After Shafqat Amanat Ali's unfortunate goof-up during Pakistan's national anthem on Saturday's dramatic Pak vs Ind World T20 clash, the singer took to Twitter to express his disappointment over fans' displeasure at his lacklustre performance.

Shafqat denied forgetting the lyrics to the national anthem, saying: "I admit there were a few audio and technical glitches that may have sounded like lyrical errors... But I assure you that I had by no means 'forgotten' our beloved Qaumi Tarana."

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"I see that many of you... believe I owe you an apology," he said, adding he was "deeply hurt by the little faith that my fellow Pakistanis have in me".

"I will still apologise, though," he continued, and asked Pakistanis to continue believing in the boys in green.

Audiences noticed the slip during the broadcast of the match, however, and some Twitter users commented on it:

Others appreciated Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachan's rendition of the Indian national anthem before the match:

The beginning of the standoff at Eden Garden on Saturday evening was marred by heavy rain. India maintained dominance over Pakistan with a six-wicket win led by Virat Kohli.