The fourth match of the sixth edition of Pakistan Super League was played between Quetta Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars on Monday night in which Lahore Qalandars defeated Quetta Gladiators by nine wickets.During the match, Quetta Gladiators captain Sarfraz Ahmed’s anger and bad body language increased the interest of cricket fans in the match.
It may be recalled that veteran batsman Mohammad Hafeez, who plays for Lahore Qalandars, and Quetta Gladiators captain Sarfraz Ahmed have been in the news for a long time for calling each other sarcastic remarks on Twitter.This is the reason why due to their differences, even before the match, social media users were seen likening defeat or victory in the match to saving honor.
Before the match, former Pakistan cricket captain and commentator Rameez Raja said, “Muhammad Hafeez and Sarfraz Ahmed are very good friends on Twitter.”
“Sarfaraz or Hafeez bht achy twitter friends hain aaj kal”
Ramiz Raja not coming slow
😂🔥😂#LQvQG pic.twitter.com/v4m5LRqL56— MEMES (@memersland) February 22, 2021
It was the first time Mohammad Hafeez and former Pakistan cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed had clashed after a Twitter fight. Talking about Sarfraz Ahmed’s anger during the match, user Ali Kayani wrote that “the cameraman is taking a turn. Whenever there is a boundary score from Lahore, the cameraman focuses directly on Sarfraz.”
Cameraman phirki le raha hy, whenever Lahore hits a boundary, cameraman focuses straight on Sarfaraz 🤣 #LQvQG #Sarfaraz #Hafeez
— Ali Kiyani (@azkiyani) February 22, 2021
Users thought that Sarfraz Ahmed was more upset with Mohammad Hafeez’s performance than his tweet, while some users said that “Mohammad Hafeez has responded to the discussion on Twitter through his performances.”
Social media users on the ground saw Sarfraz Ahmed’s bad behavior towards his team members and showing anger on every ball.Some social media users were also seen supporting Sarfraz Ahmed. “Sarfraz Ahmed is going through a bad period,” he said.
Twitter user Mudassar Ahmed wrote, “He was supporting the Lahore Qalandars, but it was a painful moment. “Captain, don’t worry, you were and will be our champion.”
Even though I was supporting LQ, this moment was heartbreaking. 💔💔 Don’t worry Kaptaan, you were and you will be champion for us#LQvQG #HBLPSL6 #Sarfaraz pic.twitter.com/vVuQuv2NTI
— Muddassir Ahmed (@memeSayMuddi) February 22, 2021
At the end of the match, users were criticizing Sarfraz Ahmed for not shaking hands with Mohammad Hafeez, while some users were seen appreciating Sarfraz Ahmed’s invitation to lead Muhammad Hafeez.
During the match, a user expressed his displeasure over Sarfraz Ahmed’s failure to respond to Muhammad Hafeez’s greetings and advised him not to be upset.
جتنی بھی مار پڑے ۔۔۔۔بس گھبرانا نہیں ۔۔۔ pic.twitter.com/EjtOkVHgxB
— Hamid Mir (@HamidMirPAK) February 22, 2021
په مېچ کې غر جيت روسي ده يې ښه ندي کړي pic.twitter.com/kogBeno1up
— Amir Zadran (@AmirZadran6) February 23, 2021
Pakistani social media users are at the forefront of memes and satire on every occasion.
Even on this behavior of Sarfraz Ahmed, users kept making memes and sharing.
Well known TV anchor Hamid Mir wrote with a picture of Sarfraz Ahmed that Jitni be maar pariy bus ghabrana nhe’
جتنی بھی مار پڑے ۔۔۔۔بس گھبرانا نہیں ۔۔۔ pic.twitter.com/EjtOkVHgxB
— Hamid Mir (@HamidMirPAK) February 22, 2021
Twitter user Jahan Zeb wrote about Muhammad Hafeez’s performance that’ Mamla Daar ka nahe Ezzat ka ha’
Hafeez situation Right now:#LQvQG pic.twitter.com/FAyxyU76WG
— JahanZaib (@JahanZaibb_) February 22, 2021
Another user Thaqleen Maqsood, quoting the song, wrote, “Sarfraz Ahmed saying after losing the match. ‘Tum he Dekho na ye kia hogya ”
After losing match #Sarfaraz Ahmad be like : 😂🏏 #LQvQG pic.twitter.com/WsSVM2DszB
— Saqlain Maqsood (@Saq_Maqsood) February 23, 2021
While there is celebration all over the country regarding the Pakistan Super League, on the other hand, the players of the rival teams in the PSL are also seen in full form to keep the pressure on the opposing team, but social media users say that All the players should keep their attitude right on the field by removing the resentment of the world because the eyes of the whole world are on us.