Irfan Pathan found himself at the center of attention when Pakistani fans started mocking him on social media over a viral tweet he had posted after India’s triumph against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup last year.
After the Emerging Teams Asia Cup final, where Pakistan A convincingly defeated India A, prominent figures from Pakistan’s cricket fraternity, including Babar Azam and Shoaib Akhtar, expressed their admiration for the Green Army’s performance, further teasing Irfan.
Irfan gets trolled by Pakistani fans
Your trolls have reached Irfan Pathan . #EmergingAsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/eY8sv28S7U
— Abdul Wahid (@a_wqureshi) July 23, 2023
Irfan Pathan every time Pakistan wins vs India on a Sundaypic.twitter.com/wHiQQblirB
— Sudrish Khan (@SudrishK) July 24, 2023
https://twitter.com/taimoorze/status/1683184129117126656?s=46
When the younger one plays well the elder one always get happy 🤗 even if he is on the other side. @iamyusufpathan well done @HarareHurricane we are on the mark… pic.twitter.com/dlWRtQJ9DJ
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 23, 2023
https://twitter.com/hi__hassan/status/1683141401389969408?s=46
This tweet will be remembered longer than Irfan Pathan's career https://t.co/I49Q6Ja9Dm
— Marty Byrde (@cricket__09) July 23, 2023
The cause of the mockery lay in a tweet Irfan had posted, taking a dig at Pakistan after India, led by Virat Kohli, secured a thrilling victory over Babar Azam’s team in the T20 World Cup.
As Pakistan A lifted the Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2023 trophy, their fans reminded Irfan of his earlier tweet, and he became the subject of their teasing.
After being taunted by Pakistani fans over a viral tweet, Irfan Pathan responded to the situation
Ek Sunday ke tweet ko abhi Tak Bhul nahi paae ho. Kitne velle ho? #padosi
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 24, 2023
Refusing to be subdued, Irfan responded fiercely to the online taunts, hitting back at the internet warriors with a cheeky and witty retort on Twitter.
His response swiftly garnered attention and popularity, amassing over 14k likes and earning support from numerous fans who appreciated his spirit.
In the intense final between India A and Pakistan A at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium, Pakistan A set an imposing total of 352-8 in the 50-over match, powered by Mohammad Haris’ magnificent century and rapid half-centuries from Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan.
In response, India A, led by Yash Dhull, struggled to keep up the pace and were eventually bowled out for 224 in 40 overs, culminating in a comprehensive 128-run victory for Pakistan A.
Among the bowlers, Sufiyan Muqeem emerged as the standout performer for Pakistan A, claiming three wickets while conceding 66 runs.
The match not only showcased Pakistan A’s dominance but also brought Irfan Pathan’s viral tweet back into the limelight, adding a touch of drama and excitement to the already high-stakes encounter between the two cricketing powerhouses.
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