In the high-stakes arena of cricket, where every delivery, every shot, and every word can stir emotions and controversy, the ICC World Cup 2023 has had its fair share of drama. One such moment unfolded when former England captain Michael Vaughan, known for his sharp wit, took a playful jab at Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur’s unique comments about the absence of the song ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ during the India-Pakistan clash.

In a memorable twist of events, Vaughan made his cheeky remark in the midst of a discussion on the ‘Club Prairie Fire’ podcast, alongside Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist. The banter-filled episode took an unexpected turn when they delved into Rohit Sharma’s strategic moves during the India-Pakistan match.

Without a hint of seriousness, Vaughan playfully implied that Rohit Sharma, the Indian captain, had a masterstroke up his sleeve. “Without doubt, Rohit Sharma’s best move, and the move that won them the game, and the Pakistan coach alluded to it afterward, is Rohit obviously said to the DJ – Just do not play ‘Dil Dil Pakistan,'” quipped Vaughan, with a hint of sarcasm.

His witty taunt continued as he explained the rationale behind the move. “If they played ‘Dil Dil Pakistan,’ Pakistan was going to win. Do not play that song pre-match. Make sure they don’t hear that inspirational song that obviously makes them play so well,” he teased, adding a layer of light-heartedness to the intense rivalry between the two cricketing nations.

Vaughan didn’t stop at his initial comment; he continued to heap praise on Rohit Sharma for his so-called “innovative” tactics. “That was clever. Most captains don’t think of things like that. The DJs, the music. Rohit is ahead of his times,” Vaughan concluded, his tone filled with humor.

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The banter took a comic turn as the podcast’s co-host, Adam Gilchrist, couldn’t hold back his laughter. The exchange between the two cricket legends added a touch of entertainment to the podcast and, in many ways, to the cricketing world.

For context, this playful banter between Vaughan and Gilchrist emerged from a post-match comment made by Pakistan’s coach, Mickey Arthur. In the aftermath of the India-Pakistan clash, Arthur pointed out that the match felt more like a BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) event than an ICC (International Cricket Council) one.

This is brilliant by @MichaelVaughan .. ha ha. The whole hilarious statement by the Pakistan coach about not hearing ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ In Ahmedabad.. and their loss to India .. must watch. #INDvPAK #CWC23 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/mWSdtUKyIL

— Aadit Kapadia (@ask0704) October 20, 2023

Arthur’s comment lamented the absence of the iconic ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ chants that often fill the air during Indo-Pak cricket encounters. While his sentiment may have been rooted in the passion and emotions that surround these high-voltage matches, it left him open to gentle jibes and jests.

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