We all know and love both Shoaib Malik and Ahmad Shahzad. Whether that love is fluctuating, that’s another story. Obviously, as sportsmen, everyone has their ups and downs, their moments of glory and not-so-good days. And I think we’re a little too hard on our men in green, at times. And with the Pakistan vs World XI series 2/3rds done, everyone’s eyes are on the cricket team, to see how they’re doing.
Amidst all the Hala Lala, and the craziness, Shoaib Malik became the highest test scorer for Pakistan, last night
And people went crazy with tareefein and mubarakein. And for good reason.
Congratulations to @realshoaibmalik to become highest run scorer for Pakistan ??, many more to achieve for Pakistan ??? pic.twitter.com/AfVlu0DNls
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) September 13, 2017
Congratulations to Shoaib Malik on becoming the top run scorer in T20Is for Pakistan! #PAKvWXI #howzstat pic.twitter.com/foAhZWQrHm
— Cricket Pakistan (@Cricket_PCB) September 14, 2017
Congratulations @realshoaibmalik on becoming the top runs scorer in T20Is for Pakistan #PAKvWXI #CricketKiHalalala pic.twitter.com/3tgBPn2iz3
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) September 13, 2017
One such well-wisher was our answer to Virat Kohli, Ahmad Shahzad, who tweeted the nicest things
Lhr toh great hai hi but tussi bhi bht great ho.. what an achievement in this historical series.. congratz bro @realshoaibmalik #PakvsWXI https://t.co/mo4yMRflx2
— Ahmad Shahzad (@iamAhmadshahzad) September 13, 2017
Now we’ve all seen that Ahmad’s performance on the pitch has been laced with criticism, injuries, and tanqeed.
But Shoaib Malik decided to be a leeeettle funny with his reply
Thank you bro kabhi mujhe bhi mauqa de apko great bolne ka ?
— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) September 14, 2017
It was at this point when desi Twitter couldn’t handle their shit and then eventually lost it
There were those who couldn’t believe it
— Shumail (@Shumyl) September 14, 2017
Like really couldn’t handle it
— Kalim Khan (@Kallerz37) September 14, 2017
Some who had words of advice for Shoaib Malik jiii
Hahahahaha publically insult nhi karty malik G
— Hamza Mehmood (@hamzamehmood950) September 14, 2017
Some who couldn’t contain their excitement
Hahahahahaha! Best. Burn. Ever.
— adeena mirza (@_a_mirza) September 14, 2017
One bit
Made my day 😀
— Maryam Jameela (@maryumjameela) September 14, 2017
Others who thought Shoaib Malik is officially a part of the dark side of the internet
Perfect troll ???
— Syed Mohsin Ali (@imsmohsin) September 14, 2017
Woh sub tau theek hai lekin Moon Bhai kaun hain?
Moon Bhai tussi wakiye great hu!?
— Aina Forever? (@IamMano9) September 14, 2017
Of course, there were people coming in to defend Ahmad Shahzad and wish him well too (because, why not?)
In sha Allah apko mauka mile ga jab Ahmad apka yeh record beat kre ga ?? in sha Allah
— ❤AHMAD SHAHZAD FAN❤️ (@AHMADBIGGESTFAN) September 14, 2017
And that Shoaib Bhai will see his words come true very soon
There is no big difference?
Hope U will get soon??
In shaa Allah— NaZi❤||TeamAhmad|| (@hala_nazi) September 14, 2017
Like sooner than soon
Haha shoaib bhai chalain phir aap ki wish Ahmad bhai last t20 main #InshAllah puri kr dain gy ??
— Abdul Musawar Jutt (@JuttMusawar) September 14, 2017
And some who were unfazed by had other things on their minds…
Sania Bhabhi final match dekhne aengi??#AskMalik
— آ ص ف (@Asifjani8) September 14, 2017
We can’t wait for Ahmad Shahzad to come back with a reply, till then, we’d urge everyone to appreciate everyone representing Pakistan on such a big platform. These men need our support, not our criticism. If we keep putting them down, there will be a point where they won’t be able to get back up. And we don’t want that, do you?
So, are you team Shoaib Malik or team Ahmad Shahzad? Let us know in the comments below ⇓