PAK vs NZ: "Stop Publishing For Your Own Agenda" - Simon Doull Lashes Out At News Outlets Publishing Fake News On His Experience In Pakistan

New Zealand cricket commentator Simon Doull has denied claims of being tortured in Pakistan following controversial comments he made about Pakistani cricket captain Babar Azam during recent Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I series.

On Friday, a news article surfaced on social media, claiming that Simon Doull was “tortured” in Pakistan for his comments about Azam. The article also alleged that Doull had to issue a public apology for his comments.

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However, Simon Doull has since taken to social media to clarify that the claims made in the article are completely false.  He added that he had received an overwhelming amount of support from Pakistani cricket fans and that he would love to return to Pakistan in the future.

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Simon Doull had come under fire from Pakistani cricket fans and former players for his comments about Azam during the T20I series. Doull had said that Azam needed to improve his strike rate in T20 cricket, which led to criticism from some quarters. However, Simon Doull has stood by his comments and said that he was simply stating his opinion as a commentator.

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None Of This Is True: Simon Doull

Simon Doull has since taken to social media to clarify that the claims made in the article are completely false. In an Instagram post, the former cricketer tagged the fake news while providing his views on the circulating quotes.

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“It’s sad when so-called news channels publish false stories that are made up from fake social media accounts. Please note: Absolutely None of this is true. I loved my time in Pakistan and also love my time in India. Stop the hatred and vitriol towards one another, please. And stop publishing this for your own agenda you sad people.” 

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The controversy surrounding Doull’s comments and the subsequent fake news article highlights the need for responsible journalism and fact-checking in today’s digital age. It also serves as a reminder that not everything we read on social media is true and that it is important to verify the information before sharing it.

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