‘Kya kya dekhna parh rha hai’ – Simon Doull copes relentless online abuse over his criticism on Babar Azam
A cricket fan from Pakistan has launched a scathing attack on Simon Doull after he slammed Babar Azam for putting his personal milestone ahead of Peshawar Zalmi’s interests in the match […]
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Mar 10, 2023 11:09 am
Simon Doull and Babar Azam (Source: Twitter)
A cricket fan from Pakistan has launched a scathing attack on Simon Doull after he slammed Babar Azam for putting his personal milestone ahead of Peshawar Zalmi’s interests in the match against Quetta Gladiators. In a strongly worded post on Instagram, the fans issued a threat to Doull and also his mother and sister. He said that Doull should leave Pakistan immediately and that any insults on Babar shall not be tolerated.
Here is the post
Simon Doull (Source: Twitter)
Babar scored 115 runs off 65 balls against Gladiators. Doull noticed that Babar had slowed down in intensity after he went towards the hundred-run mark. “Rather than putting the team first… the last little while, that’s all that been happening. Rather than looking for boundaries, still, so much firepower to come. Hundreds are brilliant, stats are great, but it has to be team first,” Doull had said on commentary.
Here is the clip of Doull’s commentary-
Not the first time that Simon Doull hasn't been shy of criticising Star cricketers. Hasn't been shy of criticising Kane Williamson either. Or when KL Rahul started to do this thing in IPL 2020. https://t.co/krzJHO46so
— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) March 8, 2023
The encounter between Zalmi and Gladiators was a high-scoring game. with over 480 runs scored. Quetta chased down the target with 10 balls to spare after Babar Azam‘s century helped his team to a massive total of 240/2 in 20 overs.
Quetta Gladiators won the match due to Jason Roy’s incredible innings of 145 off 63 balls
When it came to the second innings, Jason Roy was the star of the show as he played an outstanding knock of 145 off 63 balls with 20 fours and five sixes. Roy was helped by contributions from Martin Guptill who scored 21 off 8 balls with three fours and one six.
Support was also provided by Will Smeed who scored 26 off 22 balls with one four and two sixes. Hafeez provided the finishing touch for the Gladiators at number four after he came and scored 41 off 18 balls with six fours and two sixes.
As the tournament draws to a close, teams are now vying for a place in the playoffs. Zalmi presently holds the fourth spot after four victories in eight games. Quetta Gladiators, on the other hand, have lost six of their last nine games and are no longer in contention to make the playoffs. Let us take a look at the reactions on Twitter-
This is what Simon Doull is facing for giving his honest opinions. No wonder the home Commentators are afraid to criticize. Ugly fan culture. https://t.co/CMAQq9fX8N
Not the first time that Simon Doull hasn't been shy of criticising Star cricketers. Hasn't been shy of criticising Kane Williamson either. Or when KL Rahul started to do this thing in IPL 2020. https://t.co/krzJHO46so
— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) March 8, 2023
I stand with #simondoull … stay strong mate. The younger generation will tale more time to grow here.
Simon Doull has made a fair point. Both Roy and Babar scored a century tonight but Roy was throwing the kitchen sink even in his 90's while Babar slowed down. Makes all the difference sometimes. https://t.co/T6XfpvzR2C
saw simon doull’s recent ig post & man this behaviour by Pakistanis is disgusting. yes you can share your opinion & disagree with him but sending such messages to him with such bad language is never acceptable. app apnay mulk aur apnay players ka naam hi kharab kar rahay hain.
Agree with #simondoull. Babar Was 83 off 46 at the end of 13th over. In the next 12 balls, he has only added 16 runs having scored only 1 four till his 100
Using such language with Simon Doul is really shameful and unacceptable. This man has put all Pakistanis to shame. People like him spoil the image of our beautiful country. #simondoull#HBLPSL8#LQvIUpic.twitter.com/rnC0UY5YZb
— Muhammad Faizan Ashfaq (@muhammadfashfaq) March 9, 2023
Simon doull is right Babar Azam should play for team not for his own statistics He is a great player But team come first
