IND vs PAK: 'Maine Bas Thoda Masala...': Waqar Younis Clarifies His Viral 'Big Relief For India' Tweet Over Shaheen's Injury
Published - 28 Aug 2022, 05:21 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 09:08 AM
Waqar Younis emphasized more on Shaheen Afridi’s absence from Pakistan’s opening Asia Cup match against India in his tweet, which prompted angry fan responses to the former captain of Pakistan.
With Shaheen Shah Afridi’s knee injury, Pakistan’s chances of winning the six-nation competition in 2022 have been dealt a devastating blow.
Afridi is out of the competition for the entire time, but Pakistani veteran Waqar Younis’ latest tweet criticizing the Indian team quickly went viral. Younis was more concerned by Shaheen’s absence from Pakistan’s Asia Cup opener against India when supporters had reacted angrily to the former captain with insults.
Shaheen’s injury Big relief for the Indian top order batsmen. Sad we won’t be seeing him in #AsiaCup2022 Get fit soon Champ @iShaheenAfridi pic.twitter.com/Fosph7yVHs
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) August 20, 2022
“Shaheen’s injury Big relief for the Indian top order batsmen. Sad we won’t be seeing him in #AsiaCup2022 Get fit soon Champ @iShaheenAfridi,” Waqar Younis top-order tweeted last week.
When he destroyed the Indian top order in the T20 World Cup by taking the wickets of captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Suryakumar Yadav—all three members of India’s team in the Asia Cup—Afridi was the master wrecker.
I don’t have any hatred towards anyone: Waqar Younis
The bowling legend has clarified his statement, clarifying why left-arm bowlers like Shaheen have an advantage against openers. He stated that his tweet was not intended to mock Indian players.
“Shaheen’s absence is a huge comfort for the openers. Indians ka maine bas thoda masala… but ye bhi mohabbat nai, aisa nahi hai ke koi dushmani hai ki koi dushmani hai. (Shaheen’s absence is a huge relief for all openers, but I tweeted about the Indians just for fun.) It is just friendly banter, and I have no ill will toward anyone.) “In an interview with OneCricket, Waqar Younis told sports journalist Vimal Kumar.
If the absence of Shahid Afridi is a major setback for Pakistan, the absence of Jasprit Bumrah is a major setback for India. Due to a back issue, the Indians will miss the Asia Cup.
