Well. well, well. People warned Coach Misbah about selecting Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad in the T20I squad but guess what? He didn’t listen. Misbah-ul-Haw claimed that they’re both in good form and wished them both well for their performance in the matches.
"Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad are in good form" : Misbah-ul-Haq on T20I squadhttps://t.co/pIZ45UteNX
— PakPassion.net (@PakPassion) October 3, 2019
Sarfaraz Ahmed "Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal are very talented players and have made spots in the team for themselves with performances. They are players who can win you matches when they stay at the crease. I wish them the best and hope they perform well for Pakistan" #Cricket
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) October 4, 2019
In the first T20 International held in Lahore, Sri Lanka upset Pakistan with a major 64 runs and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Umar Akmal, who returned to T20I after almost three years, set the record for the most ducks in Pakistani cricket, by being dismissed at the very first ball.
This is Umar Akmal's 26th Duck in T20 Cricket – MOST by a Pakistani in T20s surpassing his brother Kamran Akmal (25).
Most Ducks in T20 Cricket
28 Dwayne Smith
26 UMAR AKMAL*
26 Chris Gayle
25 Kamran Akmal#PAKvSL— Israr Ahmed Hashmi (@IamIsrarHashmi) October 5, 2019
But Umer Akmal was not the only cricketer disappointing fans. Ahmed Shahzad who also returned to the national team following an absence of over a year was bowled out on 4 runs over just 9 deliveries.
Slow claps.
Pakistani fans are immensely disappointed by these lousy performances and are trolling them immensely.
Ahmad shehzad & Umar akmal routine
Selected —-> Didn't Perform
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Perform in
PSL/Domestic < — Dropped pic.twitter.com/2pP48oJuuS— C r i c o ツ (@Sarcastifieded_) October 5, 2019
Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad fucking up Pakistan's batting line up pic.twitter.com/nJ9VnfieNV
— ᵗʰᵉ ᵇⁱᵍ ˢᵃᵈ (@ki11uminatti) October 5, 2019
They are blaming the two cricketers for the team’s failure.
Ye ahmed shehzad aur umer akmal ki hmesha apni performance hi kharab nahi hoti per aksar in ke presence ka aik aura hota hai. Aik manhoos aura jo poori team ke lehsan laga deta hai.
— Waleed Nasir (@waleednasir00) October 5, 2019
I am sure that she will play much better than Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal 😂#PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/WWCbK1rRHf
— Raja Fawad Mehdi (@RajaFawadMehdi) October 5, 2019
People just cannot let go of Umar Akmal’s groundbreaking record.
Umar Akmal is the most dangerous player,,,,,,,,,, for his own team
— Akrama (@AkramaMianoor) October 5, 2019
Umar akmal after selected in the Team : pic.twitter.com/ql5azAQmR3
— C r i c o ツ (@Sarcastifieded_) October 5, 2019
Umar Duckmal
— Ayaan (@RayofSherazi) October 5, 2019
Pakistanis are even trolling Misbah-ul-Haq for bringing back these legendary players.
What a Selection Misbah 👏👏👏
Umar Akmal – 0 off 1 ball
Ahmed Shehzad – 4 off 9 balls#PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/yFU6lYp0IK— Raza Akram (@RazaAkram222) October 5, 2019
Head Coach Misbah Ul Haq isn't happy with Chief selector Misbah Ul Haq why he selected Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad and position of batting coach Misbah Ul Haq is in danger after poor display of batting by top order #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/EhTgrh1kgV
— Hassan (@iits_hassan) October 5, 2019
Some fans are seriously pissed off.
Misbah was made chief selector but he has assumed the role of recycling manager. His efforts to rediscover Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad make no sense. Misbah should have taken few years to become chief selector. He is still behaving like a captain and team player.
— The Colonel (@ColonelSahib) October 5, 2019
Maybe bringing back these senior players wasn’t the wisest decision after all. What is your take on Umar Akmal’s and Ahmed Shehzad’s iconic performance? Tell us in the comments right away!
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