English cricketer David Willey voiced his opinion regarding the heated moment between Jason Roy and Iftikhar Ahmed during PSL 9 match of Multan Sultans and Quetta Gladiators.
In the post-match press conference, Willey said, “What I actually think, I like to see a little bit more passionate things on the cricket field. I think in modern times, more recently, you know that has been stumped out.
I actually think it’s quite nice to see a bit of passion on the field and I don’t think it was anything malicious. It was just two guys passionate about playing cricket and doing well,” as the fast bowler indicated that the modern-day cricketers have gone soft.
The altercation occurred following Roy’s dismissal, leg-before-wicket, to Willey’s bowling. Instead of taking a review, Roy approached Iftikhar and exchanged unpleasant words, thus running out of time to request a review.
Ugly Moment between Jason Roy and Iftikhar Ahmed.pic.twitter.com/5RYOCfFW19
— CricketGully (@thecricketgully) March 13, 2024
The English batter displayed indiscipline as he walked back to the dressing room, expressing his frustration by throwing his equipment near the team’s dugout.
Jason Roy Angry moment in dressing room.#PSL2024pic.twitter.com/EgxfwVRQNA
— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_) March 13, 2024
Roy has scored 252 runs in 9 innings of PSL 9, scoring the runs at a strike-rate of 143.18 with two half-centuries to his credit. His highest-score, 75, came against Peshawar Zalmi in the 2nd match of the 2024 event. His innings proved to be vital as QG won the match by 16 runs.
