It is worth mentioning that the team’s unfortunate series loss against Australia has been compounded by Hafeez’s unexpected missed flight to Sydney for the third Test, raising eyebrows and giving fans an opportunity to unleash their wit and humour.
The year-end setback
The conclusion of 2023 did not bring the desired results for the Pakistan Cricket team. Their disheartening series loss against Australia in the first two games of the three-match Test series left them with a lot to ponder heading into the new year. Eager to salvage some pride and avoid a whitewash, Pakistan aimed to start 2024 on a positive note with a victory in the final Test at Sydney.
Controversy unfolds: Mohammad Hafeez misses Sydney flight
However, the cricketing world was caught off guard when news broke that Hafeez, the newly appointed Team Director, had missed the flight to Sydney. It was reported that Hafeez and his wife arrived late at the airport, leading to them being denied boarding by the airline staff. Social media immediately erupted with speculations and jokes, creating a buzz around the incident.
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Netizens seize the moment
As the news of Hafeez missing the flight spread like wildfire on the internet, cricket enthusiasts wasted no time in expressing their thoughts and opinions. Many fans took the opportunity to troll the former cricketer, highlighting the irony of him imposing fines on players for being late while failing to adhere to the same rules himself. Some even went as far as suggesting that Hafeez’s tardiness was a result of enjoying a leisurely coffee with his wife at the airport.
Fans take dig over inconsistent umpiring excuse
The trolling didn’t stop there, as netizens drew a connection to Hafeez’s earlier comments on inconsistent umpiring being a reason for Pakistan’s loss in the series. Fans cheekily wondered if his own inconsistency in punctuality might have contributed to missing the flight.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
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