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'Chasing 400 seems unreal' – Mohammad Azharuddin lauds Sri Lanka's fighting spirit after record run chase

Former Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin recently expressed his amazement at Sri Lanka successfully chasing down a massive target of 400 runs during the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026. He noted that reaching such a colossal total once felt unbelievable in limited-overs competition and praised the victors for maintaining their belief throughout the contest.

In addition, the retired cricketer congratulated Harry Brook for delivering a magnificent double century during the high-scoring showdown.

Aside from celebrating the entertaining nature of the modern game, Azharuddin emphasized the importance of continuing to support the traditional five-day format alongside shorter limited-overs matches. He pointed out that extraordinary run pursuits of this magnitude remain rare historically, comparing the recent feat to a legendary past match between South Africa and Australia.

Ultimately, he believes high-scoring spectacles provide great public entertainment while reminding observers of cricket's ongoing evolution.

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