Amir faces backlash for ‘poking nose’ in Hafeez, Sarfaraz Twitter row

Pacer voiced his opinion on a matter when it was, probably, not needed

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Pakistan’s former pacer Mohammad Amir has incurred the wrath of Twitter users for voicing his opinion on a matter when it was, probably, not needed.

The debate started when Pakistan’s former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed hit back at veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez after the latter’s remarks about wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan.

In a tweet, Hafeez praised Rizwan, for his century in the first South Africa T20I, but also stated that the latter was not considered Pakistan’s number one wicketkeeper-batsman despite good performances.

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Replying to Hafeez, Sarfaraz said that “whoever has played for Pakistan has always been number one for the country and “respected accordingly”.

Replying to Sarfaraz, Amir praised the ex-skipper’s wicketkeeping skills and captaincy in the past.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

He seriously needs to consult some for his continuous need for attention and poking nose where it doesn't belong. https://t.co/oUv9RFh6ai
— Usama Virk (@BeingUsamaVirk) February 13, 2021

Doesn't tweet anything abt multiple Pak victories

But as soon as he sees drama happening, Amir jumps in to give his two cents. No class whatsoever https://t.co/oaiD3vuQzl
— Zaid Hassan (@CricHassan) February 13, 2021

Pakistani fans:- Amir can't stoop lower than this.
Amir next day:- https://t.co/O0lH2n6Gm9
— Mussa Rafi (@rafimussa1) February 13, 2021

Ye inke twitter accounts hain
Aur ye Pakistan cricket team k players hain
Aur ye in sab ki auqaat samne aa rai hai https://t.co/hqjl0ImDR9
— Shafay Yasin (@YasinShafay) February 13, 2021

3 years back if you asked me if I would hate Amir ever answer would have been NO. Man has exponentially ruined his image https://t.co/uBhZYlXPDY
— Taimoor Khan (@TaymoorK) February 13, 2021

InshaAllah he never returns to the Pakistan team. https://t.co/ozcJxRfWB7
— OA (@whatnewat) February 13, 2021

He deserves Alex Hales treatment. Should not be picked due to potential dressing room issues https://t.co/4xgY8Ek1Fr
— Naveed Nadeem (@naveednadeem91) February 13, 2021