Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad have had their share of trolling by people for their inconsistent performance, and just when people thought they were off the team for good, they are making an unexpected come back and people don’t really get why.
Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad are officially back in the team after coach Misbah-Ul-Haq included them in his list
Pakistan’s chief selector and head coach, Misbah-Ul-Haq, announced Umar Akmal and the ‘Selfie King’ among the 20 probable players who will be playing for upcoming series with Sri Lanka. Here’s how people are taking it.
Misbah-ul-Haq has named 20 probables for a training camp which is being set-up to prepare for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka #Cricket #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/X87MdclBSJ
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) September 16, 2019
The first reactions about the inclusion of Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad were essentially a variation of “are you kidding me?”
https://twitter.com/DennisCricket_/status/1173534832208433153?s=19
— Mohammad Qureshi (@Qureshi_005) September 16, 2019
People are furious because they think these players are not talented and entitled
https://twitter.com/MNAkram21/status/1173587959330856960
They referred to Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad as “waste of talent”
https://twitter.com/Abbasi_HooN/status/1173584212831744001
Their past antics have scared people off of supporting them
Remember when Ahmed Shehzad pretended he was hurt really badly during a match? Or when Umar Akmal’s photo broke the internet?
Despite having three seasons of PSL, PCB is unable to produce 2-3 good quality batsmen. Now all we have is national embarrassment “Umar Akmal” and dramaybaz “Ahmed Shahzad”. My only hope is Babar Azam.
— Asma Malik🇵🇰🕊 (@Asmadildar123) September 16, 2019
People are just wondering if the inclusion of these players are due to some personal biases
that is the reason foreign coaches are good. now these biases start on personal liking. now how will you justify umar akmal without passing a fitness test?
— Aamir Abbasi (@AamirAbbasi111) September 16, 2019
Why Ahmad Shehzad and Umar Akmal included? Inho ne sivaye selfies ke aur Kia kaam Kia hai recently? Kia PARCHI system kabhi khatam nai hoga ?
— s@mi (@iamsamiiiiii) September 16, 2019
But most of all SO MANY people were just really pissed
https://twitter.com/suitedbooted07/status/1173616190079549440
Everyone’s wondering how many more chances will they keep getting to improve even after they’ve shown a lack of growth during their prime years
Here we go the first conflict of Interest by Legend #misbahulhaq the million times tried #UmarAkmal from his domestic team #SNGPL named in Paksitan's probables against #SriLanka ..Even #AhmedShehzad is tried million times @Itzaizu
— N A V E E D (@NoWeeeeed) September 16, 2019
https://twitter.com/javeria_16/status/1173625929446412288
Misbah’s approach towards selection was questioned
https://twitter.com/2FaheemSiddiqui/status/1173588481899139073
https://twitter.com/MOY707/status/1173619961236996096
And jokes were made about coach Misbah-Ul-Haq being unhappy with chief selector Misbah-Ul-Haq
Head Coach Misbah ul Haq is not pleased with the selection of Umer Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad.
He blamed Selector Misbah, who reconsidered his old friends once again! On the other hand, team’s batting coach Misbah is ready to work with these two players.— Mian Bilal 🇵🇰 (@MianBil19382474) September 17, 2019
People are foreseeing losing another World Cup at the hands of ‘senior players’
https://twitter.com/ChUsmanGoraya1/status/1173586250659508224
However, some fans were really excited to have both players back on team, hoping this opportunity would revive their careers
Pakistan cricket’s Biggest loss in the last five years….. #AhmedShehzad and #UmarAkmal
Hope they revive their careers for the good of 🇵🇰#WellcomeBack🔥🏏 pic.twitter.com/nsT6l7qblg— ItxHiNa 🇯🇴🇵🇰 (@PakkiQueen_Rana) September 16, 2019
Umar Akmal was even referred to as AB de Villiers of Pakistan… sorry I spilled my tea
Umar Akmal, the Ab de Villiers of #Pakistan. Thanks to Misbah to bring back these two legend(Ahmad Shahzad & Umar akmal)😅 Now they will show their hidden talent once again. Welcome back😁😜😎#PAKvSL #cricket
— sohaib awan (@iSohaibawan078) September 16, 2019
People are mostly furious at the new management for bringing back the old team and think PCB can never change. They think the selectors are putting energy in the wrong direction whilst ignoring a lot of other talented younger players who should be given a chance to shine and should be groomed to be disciplined and professional, at the same time. Bringing Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad back on team also highlights the deficit of batsmen in Pakistan.
Do you think is it wise for coach Misbah to use the experience of senior players or is it another aimless shot?
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Cover image via: Twitter / tribune.com.pk
