Umar Akmal’s selfie game is over 7000. He’s managed to show us that once his career in cricket ends, modeling would be his natural rite of passage. We’ve decided to take a leaf out of his diary to give you delightful tips on how to make your selfies look as good as Umar Akmal’s.
1. Make sure you look straight in the camera and INTO THE PERSON’S SOUL
Going for match# pray for me.. pic.twitter.com/OqYs6NlBEp
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) November 9, 2015
2. It doesn’t matter if the child looks visibly disturbed as long as you use a baby as a prop, YOU’RE SET.
My little princess pic.twitter.com/DnGHczc9zK
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) November 28, 2015
3. Accessorize yourself with Beats by Dr. Dre even if you’re talking about a visibly traumatic experience.
I was at Peshawar stadium and feel the earthquake shakes. Dressing room cracks and the fear I feel I can't express.. pic.twitter.com/KSPtyzE0C1
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) October 26, 2015
4. Make sure you feature bae in one of your posts.
After winning way back to Pakistan best of luck for the odi series #teampak @SAfridiOfficial pic.twitter.com/zEwzNLJBs8
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) October 1, 2015
5. Always dress to kill. Kill other peoples’ EYES. Literally dying RN.
@Umar96Akmal: #mcl2020 #jan2016Dubai #formercricketers #waiting pic.twitter.com/vefbSTvuAS
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) October 1, 2015
6. Make sure you add a message for public safety as your caption every once in a while.
I request to al plz fasten ur seat belt while driving bcaz life is 2precious,so safety is very important 4 u&ur love1 pic.twitter.com/iAlrGVQE3S
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) September 16, 2015
Don’t pay attention to the double chin, you’re the king
7. Look away from the camera on purpose to show people you have a sensitive side.
Jus a click before 1st#practice#session#cpl pic.twitter.com/pgGl2LjHr7
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) July 2, 2015
And again…
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) May 11, 2014
AND AGAIN.
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) April 10, 2014
8. Earn extra street cred by thuggin’ all over the frame.
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) May 3, 2015
9. Take awkward selfies and OWN ‘EM.
Had a great surprise Frm my Lovly wife happy wedding anniversary @NooramnaQ
U make my life complete ❤️ pic.twitter.com/rMY0wvWMPU— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) April 16, 2015
Damn, dat hairstyle tho.
Here is my baby name Harleen Umar meaning ( Khuda sy piyar karnay wali) pic.twitter.com/nRVkGrmvlp
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) January 20, 2015
10. Invest your time, energy and expertise in heavy post-production.
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) December 26, 2014
11. Play dress-up.
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) December 10, 2014
12. While you look extra dapper, make sure your surroundings aren’t too shabby.
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) December 6, 2014
13. Experiment with your look.
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) April 27, 2014
14. Embrace the diva inside you.
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) April 22, 2014
15. Definitely use a peace sign because…world peace is the rage right now.
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) April 8, 2014
16. This one’s an absolute must. We have no words…
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) March 22, 2014
17. Zindagi ne diye barray dhokay. Kheir hay, it’s okay.
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) April 5, 2014
If you liked Mr. Akmal’s amazing selfies, you will also enjoy those taken by our other selfie king, TV anchor Javed Chaudhry.