Gulbadin Naib hits back at Mohammad Amir after ex-Pakistan pacer mocks him in ILT20 final: 'If you don't show respect…'

Gulbadin Naib didn't take kindly to Mohammad Amir's send off to him in the ILT20 final.

Updated on: Feb 10, 2025, 21:51:49 IST

By Vishesh Roy

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The Capitals franchise is up and running. Dubai Capitals have successfully landed their first-ever title in the trophy cabinet after winning the ILT20. Capitals, under Sa, Billings, defeated Desert Vipers in the final by four wickets to win the third edition of the tournament. The victory didn't come easily, but Sikandar Raza's brilliance got the franchise over the line in a thrilling encounter at the Dubai International Stadium.

Gulbadin Naib celebrates a wicket (ILT20)

Tempers flared in the contest as Vipers' Mohammad Amir gave a send-off to Dubai Capitals' Gulbadin Naib. The left-arm pacer bowled a yorker, adjudging Gulbadin out LBW. After dismissing the Afghanistan all-rounder, Amir flexed his biceps, visibly mocking Gulbadin.

After Capitals' win, Gulbadin expressed displeasure with the entire episode, stressing the importance of respect in the game. He went on to say, 'You will only get respect' if you give it in the first place.

"I always say it is a gentleman's game. You should respect each other. If you don't show respect, no one will respect you either. He knows how much respect he got by doing this act. As a cricketer, as a human being, you should respect everyone," Gulbadin told The Hindustan Times after the final.

Gulbadin pointed out he is quite lucky to be associated with the Dubai Capitals as the franchise ownership knows how to respect players.

"The Capitals franchise is a big franchise. They support all sports. Be it cricket, kabaddi and other sports. They are involved big time in cricket. This franchise respects players, they know the value of sport. I am lucky to be associated with this franchise.

'Afghanistan very passionate about the sport'

Ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy, Gulbadin is optimistic about Afghanistan's chances, saying the country is very passionate about the sport and they will look to give their 100 per cent.

"We love this game. We are very passionate about the sport. Our fans who support us a lot, they are there with us in both good and bad times," said Gulbadin. "We look to give every 100 per cent in each game. If we play good cricket, we will definitely win."

Afghanistan are in the 'Group of Death' in the Champions Trophy as they have been clubbed alongside Australia, England and South Africa in Group B. They will play their first match of the tournament against South Africa on Friday, February 21.

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Vishesh Roy
Vishesh Roy is a sports journalist with a strong focus on cricket. He began his career at Asian News International (ANI), where he covered a range of high-profile events, including the India Open, Legends Cricket League, the England–India Test series in Ahmedabad in 2021, and the inauguration of the Narendra Modi Stadium. During his tenure at ANI, he also reported extensively on domestic cricket, covering several Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy matches across the country. While cricket remains his primary beat, Vishesh has also reported on tennis, football and WWE. After a stint of over three years at ANI, Vishesh moved to NDTV, where he gained hands-on experience in digital-first journalism, with a particular emphasis on live blogs and real-time news reporting. He joined Hindustan Times in October 2024 and quickly established himself with a series of exclusive interviews and source-driven stories. Ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, Hindustan Times was the first to report that the two-day event would be held in Saudi Arabia. In the early months of his tenure, Vishesh secured interviews with leading cricketers, including Pat Cummins, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rashid Latif. He has also closely tracked the rise of emerging talents such as Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya by speaking to their current and childhood coaches. His background in on-field reporting has helped Hindustan Times Digital break exclusive stories on major developments, including Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji and Vijay Hazare Trophy, IPL scheduling, and the T20 World Cup controversy involving Bangladesh and Pakistan.Read More

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