Don't use bad words for players: Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir tweets
London, June 18 (IBNS): Pakistan's star bowler Mohammad Amir has requested fans and critics not to use 'bad words' for players after their massive defeated at the hands of India in a World Cup match on Sunday.
"Pls dont use bad words for the players yes u guys can criticise our performance we will bounce back InshAllah we need ur support ," the fast bowler, who played the match against India, tweeted.
Pls dont use bad words for the players yes u guys can criticise our performance we will bounce back InshAllah we need ur support ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) June 17, 2019
Pakistan team have been facing severe criticisms from fans since they were defeated by the neighbours.
Pakistan did not win a single World Cup match against India in the history of the tournament.
In this edition of the World Cup, Pakistan has only managed to beat hosts England so far.
Senior cricketer Shoaib Malik tweeted: "On behalf of all athletes I would like to request media and people to maintain respect levels in regards to our families, who should not be dragged into petty discussions at will. It’s not a nice thing to do."
On behalf of all athletes I would like to request media and people to maintain respect levels in regards to our families, who should not be dragged into petty discussions at will. It’s not a nice thing to do
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) June 17, 2019
A video went viral on the social media where Malik, his wife and India's iconic tennis player Sania Mirza and other Pakistani cricketers like Wahab Riaz and Imam-ul Haq reportedly enjoying shisha at the lounge a day before the World Cup match could be seen.
Shoaib Malik of the #pakistancricketteam at midnight, hours before the most crucial match of the #CricketWorldCup2019 In Curry Mile In a Shisha cafe. Add the burgers and deserts, no wonder they performed dismally at Old Trafford. They should be ashamed. Every single one of them. pic.twitter.com/Dr8gHWdF9M
— Mohammed Shafiq (@mshafiquk) June 16, 2019
Netizens criticised them for the act.
Malik came out with the tweet following the social media trolling.
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