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Former England skipper Nasser Hussain was left awe-struck by Indian skipper <keyword id="13937" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rohit-sharma" source="Orion">Rohit Sharma</keyword>'s performance against <keyword id="22501" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="new-zealand" source="Orion">New Zealand</keyword> in the <keyword id="22177" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="world-cup" source="Orion">World Cup</keyword> <keyword id="67984" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="semi-final" source="Orion">semi-final</keyword> at the Wankhede and called him a "genuine hero." Rohit's rollicking 47 off 29 balls ensured that <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> got off to a flying start, and his partnership with Shubman Gill laid the foundation for a massive score. India eventually went on to seal their place in the final and after the game, Hussain showered praises on the unsung hero of the Indian team for setting an example for everyone by playing his usual attacking game even when the stakes were high. "The genuine hero the actual man that has changed the culture of the Indian side is Rohit Sharma. The first time that they have been tested, the group stage is one thing, knockout game can you do it again, can you play fearless cricket, their skipper went out and showed everyone and showed the dressing room we are going to carry out and do the same thing," Hussain said on Sky Sports. Former Pakistan speedster Wasim Akram also hailed him for taking pressure off the Indian batters and putting it back on the opposition. "It was a complete performance in every aspect of the game, Rohit's name doesn't come up that much because he didn't score a ton, but the way he starts, he scored 40 in 29 balls, 84 runs in the first 10 overs, that was the platform. Pressure goes on the opposition, four sixes and four boundaries," Wasim Akram said on A Sports. Coming to the match, India opted to bat first and scored 397/4 in their 50 overs. Skipper Rohit Sharma (47 in 29 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) and Shubman Gill (80 in 66 balls, with eight fours and three sixes) delivered a fine start with a 71-run opening stand. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell stitched up a partnership to pull the Kiwis back into the game. But Shami's seven-wicket haul left the Blackcaps without answers and India went on to register a 70-run victory. India's opposition for the final is yet to be decided as South Africa and Australia square off in the second semi-final at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.<div type="image" title="India New Zealand" agency="ANI" height="900" width="1200" msid="105250976" hostid="261" sizebytes="21464" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Nasser Hussain, Wasim Akram laud India&amp;#39;s &amp;quot;genuine hero&amp;quot; Rohit Sharma&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div>

Nasser Hussain, Wasim Akram laud India's "genuine hero" Rohit Sharma

Former Pakistani <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=cricket">cricket</a> captain <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=wasim+akram">Wasim </a><a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=wasim+akram">Akram</a>’s car was attacked by an unidentified gunman in Karachi and luckily the cricketer escaped unhurt. 
 
The incident happened when he was on his way to National Stadium in <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Karachi">Karachi</a> and a gunman opened fire at his car. 
 
Akram told reporters that no one was hurt, saying, “A car hit my vehicle and when we asked the driver to pull over, he stepped out and opened fire. He definitely looked like an official. If he can do this to me, what will he do to the common man?" 
 
This is not the first time when a sportsperson has been attacked. In the past, there have been instances where <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=sportspersons">sports personalities</a> and sporting teams have come been attacked either by fans or by <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=terrorists">terrorists</a>. Here is the list! 
 
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Wasim Akram is not alone, many sportspersons have faced attacks in the past. Here’s our list

<ul><li><keyword id="10148" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Andrew-Symonds" source="Orion">Andrew Symonds</keyword> was killed in what police said was a single-car crash on Saturday night outside Townsville, on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, <keyword id="6355478" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="australia" source="Orion">Australia</keyword>.</li><li><keyword id="10147" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="symonds" source="Orion">Symonds</keyword> averaged 40.61 with the bat from 26 Tests for his country, but was perhaps best known for his exploits in white-ball cricket.</li><li>Symonds also played 14 T20I for Australia, managing 337 runs and eight wickets.</li></ul>Andrew Symonds, the two-time <keyword id="608669" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="World-Cup-winner" source="Orion">World Cup winner</keyword> and one of the most recognisable faces in international cricket, was killed in what police said was a single-car crash on Saturday night outside Townsville, on the north-eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. Police confirmed that the 46-year-old died at the scene of the mishap. "Early information indicates, shortly after 11 p.m. (Australian time) the car was being driven on Hervey Range Road, near Alice River Bridge when it left the roadway and rolled," the police statement said. "Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant. However, he died of his injuries. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating." Symonds averaged 40.61 with the bat from 26 Tests for his country, but was perhaps best known for his exploits in white-ball cricket. He featured in 198 ODIs -- scoring six centuries and 30 half-centuries -- while also contributing 133 wickets with his handy off-spin and gentle medium pace. It was at the 2003 World Cup where Symonds burst on to the stage with perhaps his greatest innings, as he smashed Pakistan with an unbeaten 143 in Johannesburg early in the event and helped Australia remain unbeaten and defeat India in a one-sided final. The stocky right-hander was also part of the victorious World Cup side at the 2007 World Cup in the West Indies as Australia claimed their fourth 50-over World Cup title. Symonds also played 14 T20I for Australia, managing 337 runs and eight wickets. His death is the second famous Australia cricketer to tragically pass away in 2022, after champion leg-spinner Shane Warne died from a heart-attack in Thailand in March. Former wicketkeeper Rod Marsh also passed away from a heart attack earlier this year. Cricket Australia chair, Lachlan Henderson, was quoted as saying by cricket.com.au that, "Australian cricket has lost another of its very best. Andrew was a generational talent who was instrumental in Australia's success at World Cups and as part of Queensland's rich cricket history. He was a cult figure to many who was treasured by his fans and friends. "On behalf of Australian cricket our deepest sympathies are with Andrew's family, team-mates, and friends." In the 26 Tests he played for Australia, Symonds scored 1,462 runs at 40.61 and picked up 24 wickets. He scored a superb unbeaten 162 against India in the 2008 Sydney Test, which helped the hosts to a 122-run victory. However, the match ended in controversy over the 'Monkeygate scandal'. The all-rounder accused India spinner Harbhajan Singh of calling him a "monkey", which triggering a verbal confrontation between the two teams and India threatened to cancel the tour after Harbhajan was initially suspended for three matches. But, it was white-ball cricket that was Symond's forte. Affectionately called 'Roy', the hard-hitter played 198 ODIs, scoring 5,088 runs and taking 133 wickets. Symonds was born in Birmingham but shifted base to Australia with his adoptive parents, according to cricket.com.au. He became an integral part of Australia's Word Cup-winning campaigns in 2003 and 2007, with both bat and ball. His 143 against the Wasim Akram-led Pakistan in Australia's opening match of the 2003 edition in Johannesburg was where Symonds announced his arrival on the international scene. The right-handed batter's match-winning knock came off just 125 deliveries and was embellished with 18 fours and two maximums. In the last-four clash against Sri Lanka, Symonds came at a time when Australia were struggling on 3/53. The champion all-rounder went on to score an unbeaten 91 to help the defending champions finally manage 212/7, which turned out to be the winning total in a rain-affected match. During the 2007 World Cup, Australia cruised through the pool games, easily defeating Sri Lanka in the decider in Barbados. He finished his twin World Cup campaigns averaging 103, and a strike rate of 93.29. "I think it's the fear factor he puts into the opposition because he can clear the boundary on a regular basis," former Australian captain Ian Chappell had said of Symonds. "He is going to create some run outs for you. He'll take a blinding catch and he has been very, very tidy with the ball now for a long time," Chappell had said. Queensland Cricket Chair Chris Simpson said the cricket community was devastated by Symonds' death. "On behalf of Queensland Cricket, we express our deepest sympathies to his family and will do whatever we can to assist them," he said to the website. "It is a shattering loss to those nearest to him, and his wide circle of friends which extend to all corners of the cricketing world. "His untimely passing will also resonate deeply with the many fans who thrilled to his efforts with bat, ball and in the field. He stood out for his skill, courage and determination, and the fans who saw him at his best will never forget his impact on a game. "We are all hurting and will miss him greatly. His former teammates will remember his loyalty to the playing group and recall the fun times with great fondness, and sorrow that he is gone. "He loved Queensland and its outdoor lifestyle and valued and respected the opportunities he had as a youngster growing up in North Queensland that enabled him to go onto represent his state and country." In recent years, Symonds did commentary in the Big Bash League.

Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds dies in car crash

India's religion <keyword id="1521" type="CITY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Cricket">Cricket</keyword> is not ‘the gentleman’s game’ anymore. <keyword id="132949" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sledging">Sledging</keyword> has become an integral part of its history, with a host of infamous on-field spats which range from hilarious to ugly. So much so, some even call sledging the invisible, infamous 12th Man of Cricket. 
 
While there are countless incidents of cricketers of opposing teams going plain crazy, the world would accept the tension’s at a different level altogether when it’s India vs. Pakistan. Some think a fair share of on-field banter is fine, while others call it plain evil. 
 
With India and Pakistan going up again at the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=World+Twenty+20">World Twenty 20</a>, sparks are flying already. Here are the 5 ugliest sledging incidents in India-Pakistan cricket history: 
 
1. Prasad Vs. Sohail - 1996 World Cup 
 
In the quarter-finals of the 1996 World Cup, Pakistan’s openers Aamer Sohail and Saeed Anwar were tearing the Indian bowling apart. 
 
The duo was chasing a 288 runs target. After hitting Venkatesh Prasad for a few boundaries, Sohail sarcastically gestured Prasad to which part of the pitch he should bowl. The next ball, Prasad sent Sohail’s stumps flying, and the rest is history. 
 
This broke the solid partnership, and India clichéd a memorable win. 
 
2. Tendulkar, the Baby God– 1989 Exhibition Game 
 
It was 1989, and the God of Cricket <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Sachin+Tendulkar">Sachin Tendulkar</a> was at the tender age of 16. 
 
He debuted against Pakistan to face the wrath of bowling legends like <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Wasim+Akram">Wasim Akram</a> and <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Imran+Khan">Imran Khan</a>. Add to that the heckling and jeering by Pakistani supporters. 
 
The rain forced the 50-over ODI was shortened to a 20-20. After the Little Master hit young Mushtaq Ahmed for two sixes in an over, a haughty Abdul Qadir challenged Tendulkar to ‘take on a man’. 
 
The over ended with 4 Sixes and a Four. 
 
3. Javed Miandad jumps - 1992 World Cup 
 
India and Pakistan went up against each other in the 1992 World Cup. <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Sachin+Tendulkar">Sachin Tendulkar</a> and <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Kapil+Dev">Kapil </a><a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Kapil+Dev">Dev</a>’s aggresive innings ensured India posted 216 on the board. 
 
During Pakistan’s innings, it all began when <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Sachin+Tendulkar">Tendulkar</a> bowled down the leg side once. Javed Miandad failed to hit, and wicket keeper Kiran More caught it. Simple an event, but More jumped up and down in an appeal long and hard. The umpire was unfazed. 
 
The next ball, Miandad took a quick double, but More whipped off the bails even when Miandad was in. Miandad didn’t take this too well. 
 
With both ends of the bat in his hands, he did several spot jumps, bringing his knees up to the chest as a measure to mimic More’s appeals. 
 
4. Gambhir Vs. Afridi – 2007 Bilateral Series 
 
This is few months after the inaugural <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=World+T20">World T20</a> in Johannesburg. 
 
India was off to a great start, thanks to the 68 runs opening partnership of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Sourav+Ganguly">Sourav Ganguly</a> and <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Sachin+Tendulkar">Sachin Tendulkar</a>. 
 
When <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Gautam+Gambhir">Gautam Gambhir</a> and <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Yuvraj+Singh">Yuvraj Singh</a> were playing, a verbal spat broke out after <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Gautam+Gambhir">Gambhir</a> hit Afridi for a four. On the next ball, Afridi collided with <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Gautam+Gambhir">Gambhir</a> when he ran for a single. 
 
The heated argument that followed could only stop on umpire <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Ian+Gould">Ian Gould</a>’s intervention. 
 
5. Harbhajan Singh Vs. Shoib Akhtar – 2010 <keyword id="22687" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Asia-cup">Asia Cup</keyword> Semi-Finals 
 
After the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=26%2F11">26/11 Mumbai attacks</a>, India and Pakistan met each other at lesser intervals. So when they did in 2010 in Sri Lanka, the intensity was a notch higher. 
 
This was a crucial match for both India and Pakistan. It was going to decide who’ll qualify for the finals of the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Asia+cup">Asia cup</a>. 
 
Pakistan put 267 runs on the board and India was struggling with 38 to win 29 balls and a mere 4 wickets in hand. <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Harbhajan+Singh">Harbhajan Singh</a> walked in, and his wild hits gave India much needed fuel. In the second last over, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Harbhajan+Singh">Harbhajan</a> played two dots from Akhtar, and got a mouthful from the legendary pacer. 
 
In the electric final over, with India needing 7 runs to win, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Suresh+Raina">Suresh Raina</a> was run out. <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Harbhajan+Singh">Harbhajan</a> saved the day with a winning six off Mohammed Aamir with 3 runs needed off 2 balls, and roared towards Akhtar. 
 
Note: Business Insider doesn’t endorse the idea of intimidation in <keyword id="6356028" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Sports">sports</keyword>, whether it’s through verbal abuses, physical insults or witticisms.

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