Shaheen Afridi compares Mohammad Rizwan with Sir Don Bradman
Following Rizwan’s achievement, his teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi took to social media to congratulate him. However, it was Afridi’s comparison of Rizwan to the legendary Sir Don Bradman that ignited a firestorm of criticism and ridicule from fans.
“Cheers to Mohammad Rizwan – the Bradman of T20 cricket and Pakistan’s SuperMan for hitting 3,000 T20I runs! Your impact has transformed the game and silenced the skeptics. Keep soaring, champion! You’re an inspiration to many,” Afridi’s wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Cheers to Muhammad Rizwan – the Bradman of T20 cricket and Pakistan's SuperMan for hitting 3,000 T20I runs!Your impact has transformed the game and silenced the skeptics. Keep soaring, champion! You're an inspiration to many. @imrizwanpak
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— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) April 22, 2024
Fans troll Afridi for controversial comparison
While Afridi’s intention was likely to praise Rizwan’s remarkable achievement and influence on the game, many fans found the comparison to Bradman absurd and unwarranted. Bradman, often regarded as the greatest batter of all time, is a figure of unparalleled stature in cricketing history. To liken Rizwan, or any contemporary player, to Bradman seemed, to many, hyperbolic and disrespectful to Bradman’s legacy.
The reaction on social media was swift and unforgiving. Fans wasted no time in expressing their disbelief and amusement at Afridi’s comparison, with many labeling it as “absurd” and “ridiculous.” Memes and sarcastic remarks flooded social media platforms, with some fans poking fun at Afridi’s statement.
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Here is how fans reacted:
Your team is losing to school boys and you are here celebrating personal achievements. And what Don Bradman of T20 crickethttps://t.co/xFA8YUaWFG
— Lubana Warriors (@LubanaS49) April 22, 2024
Don Bradman from heaven watching Mhd Rizwan being compared to him
— cricket is over (@anubhav__tweets) April 22, 2024
Congratulations wala part theek tha second half like ki zaroorat nai thi waisehttps://t.co/FmKI5DAVQZ pic.twitter.com/0o15uG9ggB
— Hass (@GokboruWolf) April 22, 2024
What kinda drama these guys create man… This team is a proper circus
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) April 22, 2024
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