'My performance is not as bad as people point fingers at me,' says Iftikhar

Pakistan middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed has opened up after his brilliant performance against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in T20 World Cup. 

The 32-year-old scored a brilliant half-century, scoring 51 off 34 balls which included four sixes and two fours. Speaking to the media after India's defeat by four wickets, Iftikhar said that the Pakistan-India match has always been challenging, which is cricket's beauty.

"I don't think there was any shortage from our part; India got good momentum. You have to give credit to Virat Kohli; he played brilliantly," he said.

Meanwhile, Iftikhar responded to his critics who always point out figures at him. "My performance is not as bad as people point fingers at me. Those who talk negatively, I take positive out of it."

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"I try to give my hundred percent in every match; I did not know that I became the first Pakistani batsman to hit four sixes in Australia," he added.

Iftikhar Ahmed said that Nawaz is our performer; he has won matches by performing everywhere; it doesn't matter if one match goes bad; we should support our players.

India chased Pakistan's target of 160 runs with the loss of six wickets on the last ball and defeated Pakistan by four wickets after a thrilling contest.