T20 World Cup 2024

‘Jali na, teri jali na?’- Irfan Pathan’s sly dig at Pakistan cricket fans starts a meme fest on Twitter

Pakistan fans were irked by Pathan's Tweet.

Nov 7, 2022 5:23 pm

Pakistan were given a huge lifeline by the Netherlands when they defeated South Africa in their last Super 12 match. As a result of this massive upset, Pakistan were presented with a chance to qualify for the semi-final; a chance that they grabbed by both hands, defeated Bangladesh and moved into the semi-final.

After the dramatic turn of events, former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has taken a sly dig at the Pakistan team and their fandom on Twitter. In the early hours of Monday, Pathan took to Twitter and wrote, “Padosiyon ke Twitter accounts sirf SUNDAY ke naam pe zinda hai 😉 Love it (Twitter accounts of the neighbours are only active because of the Sunday).”

Pathan seems to be taking a dig at Pakistan’s qualification which had a great hand from the Netherlands. The former bowling all-rounder seems to be pointing ta the fact that had South Africa won on Sunday, Pakistan fans would have deleted their account.

Pakistan had earlier lost back-to-back matches with arch-rivals India and Zimbabwe in the first two World Cup matches. They were then presented with the tough task of winning all their matches and hoping that results in other matches go in their favour.

South Africa who had remained at the top of the Group 2 table had their game against Zimbabwe washed out by rain but still had a shot at a semi-final berth. The Temba Bavuma-led side needed to win their match against the Netherlands to reach the semi-final but they fumbled and allowed Pakistan to get into the next stage.

Irfan Pathan’s comments however weren’t taken lightly by Pakistan fans who

Here’s how Pakistan and India cricket fans reacted to Irfan Pathan’s Tweets:

And they're professional cricketers 😂😂 I think tum acting hi kro @IrfanPathan confused insaan.

— Aysha Khan (@ayshakhan_ak) November 7, 2022

Picture abhi baqi hai dost. poor umpiring na hoti tou Pakistan and Bangladesh dono se har jatey tum log!

— Maverick (@kemu2013) November 7, 2022

U would still be the Anti National for those who you are trying to please. Always remember that

— Haider (@haidersrk) November 7, 2022

Hello, By fixing with umpire in Pakistan and Bangladesh match, you think that you are capable to reach in Semi final?
Who beat the SA and who was beaten by SA.
INSHA-ALLAH your mouth will be shut down in Semi final
Wait for ALLAH turn

— Raja Mubashir Gul (@Mubashir_rmgul) November 7, 2022

Unko beijat hone ke liye 2 nd chance Mila hai. Uska woh bharpur fayida uthaenge.

— ups@ (@umaprasadsahu) November 7, 2022

😹😹😹 pic.twitter.com/NjUqti6fKz

— Brutal Truth (@sarkarstix) November 7, 2022

Pathan though had a lot of support from Indian fans as well.

And that's a sharp inswinger from sirji 😂😂

— Pavan Thorat (@PavanT333) November 7, 2022

https://twitter.com/aryanti95297822/status/1589453329268379648

People of India has always loved Pathan brothers and Pathans have repaid their faith with amazing performances even against so called Islamic Republic. Don't make generalised assumptions. This country has loved Suresh and Siraj equally and will continue to do so.

— Armageddon (@Armageddon5696) November 7, 2022