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In a dazzling display of cricketing excellence, Australia pulled off one of the most remarkable comebacks in ODI history, snatching victory🐬 from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in the 39th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium.
Glenn Maxwell’s magnificent double-century
The star of the show for the Aussie side was none other than their dynamic all-rounder, Glenn Maxwell, who etched his name in the annals of cricketing history with a breathtaking double-෴century and 𝓰single-handedly guided his team to a thrilling win.
Maxwell’s extraordinary feat was celebrated and admired by cricket enthusiasts and pundits worldwide, but it also sparked a wave of trolling from Pakistani cricket fans directed at former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan.
Irfan Pathan’s support for Afghanistan in ODI World Cup 2023
Notably, Irfan had been visibly jubilant over Afghanistan’s victories in the ongoing World Cup tournament. He even enthusiastically celebrated the Afghan side’s win over Pakistan in the ongoing event by dancing alongside Afghan spinner Rashid Khan, which became a major talking point among cricket enthusiasts. While expres♏sions of solidarity with Afghanistan earned former India all-rounder admiration, it also came with a fair share of criticism from various quarters.
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Glenn Maxwell’s heroics and Pakistan’s fate
Following Maxwell’s epic innings, which not only secured a dramatic victory for Australia but also had a good impact on Pakistan’s chances of advancing to the sem-finals, Pakistan cricket fans unleashed a torrent of trolling aimed at Irfan.
Maxwell’s heroics were nothing short of a cricketing fairy tale. With Australia struggling at 91-7 while chasing a challenging target of 291, the situation appeared dire. However, Maxwell’s unwavering determination and extraordinary talent turned the game on its head. He played a sensational knock of 201 runs off just 128 deliveries and carried his team to a remarkable victory. Maxwell’s innings left fans and experts in utter amazement as it not only came under pressure but also in the face of severe cramps. as he refused to give up.
Pakistan fans troll Irfan Pathan
Being a cricket enthusiast and former cricketer himself, Irfan took to social media to congratulate and commend Maxwell on his remarkable achievement. However, this gesture of sportsmanship, intended to celebrate a fantastic cricketing moment, became a focal point for disgruntled Pakistan fans, who chose to vent their frustrations in Irfan’s direction.
Here’s how Pakistan fans trolled Irfan Pathan:
You not dancing today. Cry louder 😂😂
— Saad Bin Munir (@Saad_Views)
Irfan bhai right now 😉♥️
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan)
Irfan Pathan
— Sadam rana (@Sadamrana10)
Irfan bhai please dance with Sir ajay jadeja 🤣
— Suhail Ahmed (@assuhail04)
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Nach naa janiii… Ab uth k.. Rona bnd kr aur nach 😭😭🤣😂💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
— Aamir Mumtaz🌟👑💙 (@thisisaamiir)
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My dear brother, why didn't you dance with Rashid on the ground today?
— Touseer Ahmed (@Rajatouseer530)
Dance Step banta ha boss for Max
— Abdul Ghaffar 🇵🇰 (@GhaffarDawnNews)
Plz dance today 😭😭😭🤣
— Wisal Khan (@wisal_Pti)
Rare photo of Irfanℱ Pathanꦏ dancing with Rashid Khan right now 🔥
— Hamza Tariq (@_HamzaPro)
Irfan pathan rn.
— A L Y A S 🇵🇸 (@Alyasjutt29)
