During the post-match conference, the winning captain, Brian Masaba, who contributed fairly with his 2/17 and ended the game in the penultimate over of the chase, became engrossed in the occasion. Masaba thought about the team’s win and the enormous impact it had on Ugandan cricket as well as the cosmos. While playing in an international competition is an impressive accomplishment, the captain also stated that the team still needed time to fully process their victory.
With due respect to my fellow nations, Uganda and Papua New Guinea, Match 9 of the T20 World Cup 2024 may not have seemed all that exciting to many cricket fans before it started. Nevertheless, the game turned into a riveting display of low scores and fierce competition. In a remarkable turn of events that will undoubtedly go down in the history of both Ugandan and international cricket, T20 World Cup rookies Uganda secured a three-wicket victory for the ages.
Yes, clearly, this is very significant for Uganda. It can only be expressed in this way. It’s significant for cricket in Uganda. Being there at the World Cup is one thing, but winning the tournament is quite another. Speaking at the news conference after the game, Masaba was ecstatic. “And it hasn’t sunk in [yet].”
I hope they’re as happy as we are. Brian Masaba
Proceeding, the thirty-two-year-old highlighted that the team needs to come out of their denial in order for the enormity of what they’ve accomplished to really sink in. He showered gratitude on the devoted fans that had assembled at the stadium, praising them for their incredible willingness to come great distances to cheer on the team—a gesture that the captain personally treasured.
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The bowler was full of praise for the Ugandan fans as well, pointing out how committed they were to watching this historic event through the wee hours of the morning. He hoped the supporters felt the same immense pride and exuberance as the group, describing the group’s feeling as being very strong.
Before we fully get the significance of that, we’ll probably need to go to bed over it. However, we have a fervent following. I mean, these men crossed over half the globe to be here, and I’m sure they weren’t prepared for what they saw when they left Uganda. Because of this, it was extremely meaningful for us as a team to give these folks from back home a victory—it’s currently 5:30 in the morning in Uganda. These guys have so far stayed up to see this, and I hope they are feeling just as happy as we are. Thus, indeed, a very, very unique feeling “expressed Masaba.
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