Zainab Abbas has catapulted herself into Pakistani cricket obsession as the girl who everyone had a crush on during the last edition of Pakistan Super League. And then her selfie curse became a thing of legendary proportion, be it with Virat Kohli or Angelo Matthews, opposing team members would either go out on duck or lose entirely to Pakistan.
Zainab was casually sharing her press interaction with her fans on Twitter, as one who’s excited about their achievements would…
Feature for @dawn_com – on what lies ahead,key players for Pakistan and ofcourse the selfie issue?. https://t.co/NjHvzBkGiU
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) June 16, 2017
However as it always goes, trolls emerged and one in particular stood out for the rather crass question that he put forth in order to rile her up
Umm — so you take selfies with cricketers and that makes you a 'cricket expert'?https://t.co/ocke1DvqlL
— omar r quraishi (@omar_quraishi) June 16, 2017
Zainab was quick to bat out a comeback and put the hateful man in his place with a response so brutal everyone noticed
Pity. You're so misinformed it's funny. Or are you tweeting just to get a reaction out me and stay relevant? Here you go. On your way now.? https://t.co/LDrDu5TJMW
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) June 16, 2017
And we weren’t the only ones who commended her
What a shot by @ZAbbasOfficial to @omar_quraishi . A very lose ball from yellow journo to sports analyst and up she goes for SIX! ???
— Version Anonymous (@shayanAeo) June 16, 2017
Hahahah, When @omar_quraishi got hit wicket After recieving a fearsome bouncer by @ZAbbasOfficial ???
— Ahmad Hassan (@DrAhmadHassan) June 16, 2017
Many felt her response was very well constructed and rather cordial
The guy does nt have an ounce of professionalism. Trying to berate a fellow professional. Fitting response.
Good work.— Ishtiaq Ahmed (@ishtiaqAFC) June 16, 2017
Some even tried to teach Zainab how to respond to such situations but we say, girl do what you do. You do you, Zainab.
lol don't go down this rabbit hole. he's a bit challenged (mentally)
— Umair Javed (@umairjav) June 16, 2017
Others quickly pointed out Zainab’s track record.
@omar_quraishi Zainab is in the sports journalism profession for 3-4 years, PSL presenter for 2 yrs and now a celebrity of global acclaim!
— Emmad Hameed (@Emmad81) June 16, 2017
Some suggested she continue on as Pakistan’s lucky charm and rid the nation of the ‘misinformed’ journalist who targeted her with a selfie
Zainab, now your next selfie should be with Omar Qureshi.
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) June 16, 2017
People rightfully pointed out the underlying misogyny in the troll’s words
Sexism what else.
— Sakuib (@Sakuib) June 16, 2017
@omar_quraishi Hate to say but male chauvinism is one trait which will never go away Pity see that's even done callously compatriot fellows!
— Asad Qureshi (@QureshiAsadAli) June 16, 2017
Oh of course..How could she be an expert..she's just a woman..
— Abdullah Raja (@araja123khan) June 16, 2017
People came out with their words of wisdom for her
don't give any heed to ppl like him. Keep up the good work ?? – Your knowledge regarding cricket is commendable.
— M (@AngryPakistan) June 16, 2017
Ignore such people
— Haider (@Haider77160820) June 16, 2017
Dont even need to give this filth any attention, jahan jata hai zaleel ho k ata hai .. You are ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤?????
— ℳ.ℳ (@TonkeePonkee) June 16, 2017
Don't let them feel relevant, you are doing the job perfectly, we need few more like you to portray a true face of our society-Bravo Zainab
— Eftikhar Ahmed (@Eftikhar1971) June 16, 2017
There were a few who felt a verbal seizure would have done justice
Itna decent reply? Tell this idiot ke chole khao and …. *beep beep*
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) June 16, 2017
This guy just took it to a whole ‘nother level
i never see a man ass get fucked by a brave girl ♥
— waseem (@waseemr14143) June 16, 2017
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Anyhoo, let us get back to singing praise for Zainab’s savage AF response, kthnksbye.
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