What if a single dropped catch could decide the fate of a championship final? Pakistan’s star all-rounder Shadab Khan recently reflected on the nerve-racking moments of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy final—a match forever etched in cricket history.
Recalling the pivotal moment when Virat Kohli’s catch was dropped, Shadab shared, “Azhar Ali’s support was everything. He kept me grounded and confident, even when the pressure was overwhelming.”
Shadab admitted to feeling the weight of the occasion, saying, “As I took my position at point, all I could do was pray for Kohli’s dismissal.”
Recognizing Kohli’s brilliance, Shadab added, “Kohli is the ultimate game-changer—a player who can alter the outcome from any position.”
Then came the turning point: Shadab managed to dismiss Kohli on the very next ball. “The catch came straight to me, and I knew missing it wasn’t an option. That moment could’ve changed everything,” he recalled.
That decisive wicket not only turned the match in Pakistan’s favor but also became a defining highlight of Shadab’s career—a story of pressure, resilience, and triumph that continues to inspire cricket fans worldwide.
