Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed found himself in hot waters after a fan called him ‘Chachu’ during the second T20I against New Zealand. The all-rounder got so enraged that he abused the fan and gave him a shut-up call, which went viral across social media.
The incident happened during the first innings when New Zealand batters were throwing Pakistan bowlers all around Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Iftikhar Ahmed was fielding near the boundary when he heard a Pakistani fan calling him ‘chachu’. This did not sit well with the 33-year-old player, who might be angry already due to their bowlers getting hammered.
Iftikhar Ahmed responded angrily, to which the fan said ‘We are your fans.’ However, Iftikhar abused him and asked him to shut up in Urdu ‘Khamosh reh’.
Iftikhar Ahmed got angry
When a fan called him "Chachu"
Dont call me "Chachu" iftkhar replied.#PAKvsNZ #NZvsPAK #NZvPAK#Iftimania #PakistanCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/G9DRBBWBxU— Rizwan Babar Army (@RizwanBabarArmy) January 14, 2024
Despite the incident, New Zealand posted a formidable total of 194/8 in 20 overs on the scoreboard. Finn Allen’s brilliant knock of 75 off 41 balls played a crucial role in setting up a substantial target for Pakistan, with Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson (25) and Mitchell Santner (26) contributing with the bat.
In response, the Pakistan team bowled out at 173 as only three batters reached double figures. Iftikhar Ahmed managed only four runs from eight balls. Babar Azam (66) and Fakhar Zaman (50) were the only batters who showed some grit before Shaheen Afridi’s 22-run cameo.
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