Namibia created a huge upset to kick off the T20 World Cup 2022, by thrashing Asian Champions Sri Lanka by 55 runs in the opening game of the tournament.
The Cricketing world reacted in both awe and praise to the great performance of Namibia.
India Legend Sachin Tendulkar is one of the first to react to today’s upset win.
Namibia 🇳🇦 has told the cricketing world today… “Nam” yaad rakhna! 👏🏻
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 16, 2022
Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya also reacted to Sri Lanka’s shock loss to Namibia. However, the former superstar urged the players to regroup for following games & qualify for the next stage
Disappointing result. However, this team has come back from defeat before. Let’s regroup and win from here first target is to qualify. Come on boys let’s do this !
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) October 16, 2022
Former Sri Lanka Coach Mickey Arthur who predicted a Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Final said he still stands by his prediction though didn’t see this result coming
Did not see that coming…well played Namibia!
Still keeping my prediction as Sri Lanka will still qualify I am sure!#ICCT20WorldCup2022 @OfficialSLC— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) October 16, 2022
Wasim Jaffer, the former Indian batter now known for his funny tweets on cricket tweeted below after Sri Lanka’s loss :
Take a bow Namibia 🙌🏽👏🏽 #SLvsNAM #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/y8jySVWghZ
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 16, 2022
Former West Indian fast bowler and popular commentator Ian Bishop also praised the Namibian effort as their most priced win so far
Tremendous start to #ICCT20WorldCup2022 Biggest take-down of @gerharderasmus and Namibia crickets journey so far. Impressive.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 16, 2022
Fellow commentator Pommy Mbangwa too was impressed with Namibia’s performance
What a win for Namibia 🇳🇦and what start to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup!! #T20WorldCup #SLvNAM
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) October 16, 2022