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Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan celebrated his 49th birthday on Sunday (October 29). Amid the festivities of his special day, Vaughan was treated to a delightful and witty birthday greeting from his friend and occasional social media sparring partner, India‘s former cricketer Wasim Jaffer.
Known f💃or their light-hearted online banter, Vaughan and Jaffer have entertained fans with their humorous exchanges. Their jovial back-and-forths have become a source of amusement for followers around the c♏ricketing world.
Wasim Jaffer’s witty birthday wish for Michael Vaughan
True to form, Jaffer delivered another comical birthday message this time around. He shared a snapshot of a delectable chocolate cake, accompanied by a screenshot of Vaughan’s post in which he had proclaimed England as the premier white-ball team in the world. Vaughan’s declaration came after England’s triumphant second T20 World Cup victory, achieved by defeating Pakistan by a five-wicket margin at🌳 the Melbourne Cricket Ground ꦇin 2022.
“England are the best white ball team in the world. They have an incredible group of players, thoroughly deserve to now hold both white ball WCs .. In Ben stokes they have a player who just knows how to win the big moments .. Great teams need Great individuals.. England have plenty,” read Vaughan’s post from November 2022.
“Happy b’day to the man who loves to eat his own words @MichaelVaughan #INDvsENG #CWC2023,” Jaffer captioned it while sharing.
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Happy b'day to the man who loves to eat his own words 😅
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
Vaughan’s amusing response
Vaughan, in his trademark good humour, responded to Jaffer’s post by cheekily stating his preference for a different kind of cake.
“I don’t like chocolate cake Wasim ..” Vaughan replied.
I don’t like chocolate cake Wasim ..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan)
England’s iourney in the ODI World Cup 2023 so far
As for cricketing matters, England, who are the defending champions, have encountered a series of challenges in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 . Out🐼 of six matches, they have only managed to secure a victory in one, making their title defense a formidable endeavour.