Twitter battles: The PSL3, Ali Zafar and Imran Khan
Ever since the PSL season 3 has returned back home for the last round of matches, the atmosphere for whole nation is electrifying not only for those who managed to get tickets to watch match at Qadafi Stadium Lahore or the upcoming final at National Stadium Karachi but in fact people all over the country are in jubilant mood for the return of cricket to the home ground. For those who can’t go to the stadium, every corner of Karachi has live match screening scheduled at various venues.
Being as happy as we are, Ali Zafar, the composer of official PSL song, took the twitter to share all the happy moments from Qaddafi Stadium, of the first play off between Zalmis and Gladiators
Crowd chanting the chorus…exactly how I had imagined while composing it :) moment of pride for all of us as cricket comes home yet again. Not a seat to spare. #hblpsl3 #dilsejaanlagade pic.twitter.com/hXx4jQSDtA
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) March 20, 2018
While everyone was in a celebratory mood, Zafar, checking upon Imran Khan’s recent tweet, sought out the former skipper about timing of the comments he made,
Sir, we do love you for your efforts for the country but perhaps “timing” on issues matters? On a day nation celebrates cricket we do expect you (as our cricket hero) to appreciate, if not participate in the joy and sentiment of the country that comes with cricket coming home :) https://t.co/7RGDkVb4VU
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) March 20, 2018
But it seems, Ali Zafar did not have an idea about the party statement already been issued by IK for the PSL matches and so the Twitter brigade launched into a tirade.
Esay dete hain sila? Hain?https://t.co/8oaH1G5E6v
— خان (@KaliDaal) March 20, 2018
Perhaps he didn’t see IKs statement about PSL from this afternoon
— Danyaal Ahmed (@danyaal_ahmed) March 20, 2018
People sought to school Ali Zafar on the worsening state of the country and its finances!
This shows your disconnect with what is happening outside entertainment. Imran khan is a politician. Dollar surge to 115 today. That is why he is talking about it. Imran khan is not just a cricketing hero he is a politician, philanthropist and educationalist.
— Sarmad (@iamsarmad) March 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/UzmaC73/status/976374808958160896
But all went well by the end of the day as Ali Zafar, acknowledged the gesture made by PTI and its leader Imran Khan. Zafar was quick to post how IK had shown a great game and great gesture welcoming international cricket back home!
What a great game and great gesture by @ImranKhanPTI. #Pakistanzindabad pic.twitter.com/dfCWsQMnms
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) March 20, 2018
No wonder twitter battles are closely watch by everyone, including OYEYEAH. We all hope this year’s PSL edition will end surely on a positive note for the love of cricket and next time whole of the series is played on home grounds.
