After praising teammate Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Afridi became the target of trolls on X, formerly known as Twitter. In T20I cricket, Afridi congratulated Rizwan on reaching the 3,000-run milestone.
On April 20, while playing against New Zealand, the keeper-batter became just the second man from Pakistan to reach this milestone with 45 off 34 balls. following Babar Azam, the former captain, has amassed more than 3,700 runs in the shortest format. Fans, however, took exception at the left-arm pacer for referring to Mohammad Rizwan as the “Bradman of T20 cricket.”
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For those who don’t know, Don Bradman of Australia is considered one of the best cricket players in history. With 29 centuries, he hammered 6,996 runs at an average of 99.96. In Rawalpindi, Pakistan and New Zealand played their third Twenty20 International series match, with the visitors winning handily by seven wickets.
Cheers to Muhammad Rizwan – the Bradman of T20 cricket and Pakistan’s SuperMan for hitting 3,000 T20I runs! 🏏🌟 Your impact has transformed the game and silenced the skeptics. Keep soaring, champion! You’re an inspiration to many. @imrizwanpak 🌟💪 pic.twitter.com/JKnoxfEeUF
— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) April 22, 2024
New Zealand humiliates Pakistan
Shadab Khan (41) and Babar Azam (37) were the main contributors for the home team while they batted first, helping them score 178 runs. Regretfully, a hamstring issue prompted Mohammad Rizwan to leave the game hurt on 22* off 21 balls. With two wickets, Ish Sodhi was the Blackcaps’ best bowler.
Mark Chapman (87) responded by hitting the ball spectacularly, enabling New Zealand to chase down the score with ten balls remaining. Two wickets were taken by Abbas Afridi for the Men in Green. With the series tied 1-1, the 4th Twenty20 International (T20I) will take place in Lahore on Thursday, April 25.
Shaheen Afridi congratulated his teammates, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Rizwan, on their outstanding performances in the current Twenty20 International Series against New Zealand.
In the third Twenty20 International, Naseem achieved a noteworthy milestone by capturing his 100th international wicket, and in the second T20I, Mohammad Rizwan became the fastest batsman to reach 3000 T20I runs.
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Acknowledging the significance of this milestone, Shaheen also complimented Naseem for reaching 100 international wickets.
Rizwan thanked Shaheen for arranging the celebration and uniting the Pakistani squad in response to his gesture.
Huge thanks to Shaheen Shah Afridi for orchestrating another fantastic celebration for me and for bringing the stars of the Pakistan team together! Grateful to all my teammates and our incredible fans for their unwavering support. 🤲❤️
As I have said this before, mere or Kaptaan…
— Muhammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) April 22, 2024
How fans reacted to Shaheen Afridi’s unique praise of Mohammad Rizwan
He’s à Statpadder in my book. He deserves no place in t20 team. He’s suitable for 50 overs
— Sehrish Javed (@Sehrish_javed12) April 22, 2024
Bradman of T20 cricket 🫢 pic.twitter.com/kd2zLhQcsj
— Ram Garapati (@srk0804) April 22, 2024
Bradman hit a total of 6 sixes in his entire career and he played test matches only.
Rizwan is definitely the Bradman of T20. pic.twitter.com/TaipXXX2Hg
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) April 22, 2024
Bradman of T20 cricket
Joke of the Year pic.twitter.com/mmFG1PcTSv
— Ash (@Ashsay_) April 22, 2024
He is not bradman he is bread man 💀
— GARRY (@singhhhh47) April 22, 2024
