Published 16:28 IST, March 9th 2020

PSL 2020: Imran Tahir fights with Colin Munro after fiery wicket celebration, watch video

PSL 2020: Multan Sultans Imran Tahir was involved in a fiery altercation with Islamabad United batsman Colin Munro during a PSL 2020 in Rawalpindi on March 8.

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Multan Sultans defeated Islamabad United by 9 wickets in ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL 2020) on March 8 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Multan Sultans' South African import Imran Tahir picked up 2-13 from his two overs and helped his side restrict Islamabad United batting line-up to 91-7 in a rain-shortened nine-overs match. Riding on James Vince’ 24-ball 61, Multan-based franchise overhauled target with 14 balls to spare.

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PSL 2020: Imran Tahir collides with Colin Munro

During Islamabad United innings, Multan’s leg-spinner Imran Tahir dismissed dangerous-looking Colin Munro after left-hander scored a quick-fire 25. Munro attempted a slog sweep and top-edged straight into air to be holed out at short fine leg. After his dismissal, Imran Tahir went about his trademark ‘arm-extended’ celebration, which seemed to have irked batsman. While Munro did t enjoy Imran Tahir wicket celebration as he turned back to say a few things, Imran Tahir immediately retaliated aggressively towards New Zealand-based cricketer.  

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PSL 2020: Video of Imran Tahir and Colin Munro altercation

PSL 2020: Colin Munro on Imran Tahir after match

After match, Colin Munro spoke with reporters and opened up about his altercation with Imran Tahir. Munro said that he was tired of seeing Tahir’s celebration which prompted him to call leg-spinner a “clown” upon his dismissal. He also said that South African-based cricketer took it wrong way and reacted angrily out in middle.

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IPL 2020: Imran Tahir to resume crucial CSK team 2020 role

A few days after conclusion of PSL 2020, Imran Tahir is expected to fly to India to join Chennai Super Kings (CSK) training camp for upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) season. cricketer was retained by franchise for ₹1 crore during recently concluded IPL 2020 trading window. Imran Tahir joined MS Dhoni-led CSK team 2020 in IPL 2018 and was a crucial member of ir victorious campaign in same season.

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16:28 IST, March 9th 2020