Pakistani all-rounder, Shadab Khan defended fellow cricketer Hassan Ali after a fan criticized one of his social media posts.
Shadab Khan on Friday, shared his pictures in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). Hasan Ali shared his post with a caption in their national language as a gesture of love and appreciation for his teammate and friend.
Mai sadqy jaon wari jaon apny yaar pa
Maa Sha Allah nazar na lag jaye 😘 https://t.co/PShjcCnO8v— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) August 18, 2023
However, a user on X did not approve of this and shared the post with a caption expressing the need for players to learn ‘how to use social media platforms’ properly.
“For God’s Sake @RealHa55an. You are an international cricketer…!! @TheRealPCBMedia @Rehan_ulhaq @TheRealPCB at least educate them how to use social media platforms,” the user wrote on X.
For God's Sake @RealHa55an
You are an international cricketer…!!@TheRealPCBMedia @Rehan_ulhaq @TheRealPCB at least educate them how to use social media platforms https://t.co/68myw7Te7Y
— Ali Hasnain Shah🇵🇰 (@ali_hasnainshah) August 18, 2023
However, Shadab Khan stepped in to defend Hasan Ali, he shared the user’s post and gave a strong response, stating that it’s important to appreciate and embrace one’s own culture.
He also pointed out that even famous athletes like Lionel Messi don’t speak English, so there’s no need to feel embarrassed about not conforming to certain standards.
Messi english na bolay theek. Foreign players english mai aesi baat ker de theek. Laikin hmy chahe ke ham natural na rahe. Hum fake personality bna le. Bhai mujhe to apne culture ya mazak mai koi sharam nahi. Allah sab ko khush rakhay aur dosre ki khushi mai bhi khush rakhay. https://t.co/Ie1QiK3fB3
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) August 19, 2023
Pakistani opening batter Shan Masood also joined the fray with his own take on the whole situation. He responded to Shadab’s post by stating that it is a common national habit to belittle others in order to elevate ourselves.
Doosrey ko girana aur apne aap ko acha/uncha dikhanay ke liye kisi aur ko girana humari national hobby hei 😀 be yourself Hasoo 🤗🤗🤗
— Shan Masood (@shani_official) August 19, 2023
Fast bowler Hasan Ali recently underwent surgery on his finger after he suffered an injury while playing for Dambulla Aura in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) playoff game against Galle Titans.
While Shadab Khan is currently in Sri Lanka with the national team to participate in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan starting on August 22.
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