Social media platforms are commonplace where we see ugly fights between people every day. Generally, fights break out between people with two different opinions. Previously also we have seen many times fans of different heroes engaging in verbal attacks on social media platforms. A similar fight has broken out between two cricketers, heating up the social media platform, Twitter.
The furious war of words started after Indian cricket experienced a devastating loss against Pakistan. After that, Indian cricketers have congratulated Pakistan team members for their efforts. Everything was fine on the field for both teams. Many people were left heartbroken at the match result. Unfortunately, people started blaming some members of Team India, but later other players have supported and backed them up.
However, the heat didn’t settle down then and there. Pakistani Cricketer Mohammad Amir insulted the veteran Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. As Amir tried to insult Harbhajan Singh after India’s loss to Pakistan, the Indian bowler gave a fiery response. The battle went on for a few hours, heating the debate between them.
The heated debate took place on the social media platform, Twitter. Millions of fans have witnessed this tug of war of words between both the cricketers. Unfortunately, none of them wanted to back up, so the verbal war continued for hours.
Initially, Mohammad Amir, the Pakistan cricketer, asked Harbhajan Singh “if he didn’t break his television, as, at the end of the day, it is a game of cricket”. Breaking TVs became famous from last year’s match. Where some Pakistanis Broke their TVs after the loss of their home team against Team India. Taking that as a matter of reference, He made a sarcastic reply against Harbhajan.
Whereas Harbhajan Singh has come up with a bold reply that turns heads. He tweeted with an old video of the India and Pak match. In the video, Harbhajan had won the match with a spectacular six against Pak. Tagging that video, Harbhajan said, “Now you say, whether that six landed on your TV or what? Anyway, at the end of the day, it’s a game of cricket, as you rightly said, with a laughing emoji.
However, the debate didn’t stop there. Mohammad Amir dug up the history and found an old video where Harbhajan had offered 4 sixes in a single over. Amir said, addressing that video, “I was busy watching your bowling when Lala hit 4 consecutive sixes in the same over. Don’t you think it’s a bit more in test”
Then Harbhajan highlights his match-fixing incident at Lord’s that resulted in him being suspended for 5 years. He said how much did you take or give for the match. Shame on you and your other supporters for disgracing this beautiful game.
Mohammad Amir again, replying to him, made some other derogatory comments about Harbhajan Singh. The verbal attack from both sides continued till Harbhajan stopped replying. People can’t believe their eyes, as the two respected cricketers fight over social media like normal people. Though it was started by Amir, the battle has dragged both of the cricketer’s reputations down. If you don’t want to miss out on such an interesting topic, then don’t forget to subscribe.
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