Iftikhar Ahmed denies false Twitter claim, urges account suspension

Pakistan all-rounder, Iftikhar Ahmed, has refuted a Twitter user for spreading incorrect information about a statement attributed to be made by him. The tweet in question said that Iftikhar had compared playing against India to facing "street children."

The 32-year-old took to his Twitter account to rebuke the user for "spreading hateful sentiments." He also appealed to the platform's administrators to take stringent measures against such misleading accounts.

Here's what Iftikhar tweeted:

"I've been made aware of this statement which I've never made. In fact, no professional cricketer will make such a statement. Please stop circulating false news & report this individual for spreading hate. @X @elonmusk please ban this account as people are misusing the blue tick."

I’ve been made aware of this statement which I’ve never made. In fact, no professional cricketer will make such a statement. Please stop circulating false news & report this individual for spreading hate.@X @elonmusk please ban this account as people are misusing the blue tick. https://t.co/dmgDEfM9jp pic.twitter.com/fExqNRa9Zk

— Iftikhar Ahmad (@IftiMania) August 16, 2023

Iftikhar has been involved in several intense India-Pakistan clashes, with one notable instance occurring during the ICC T20 World Cup last year, where he scored a thumping 50 off 34 deliveries, including two 4s and four 6s.

In the upcoming Asia Cup, another intense clash between India and Pakistan is anticipated, this time in the 50-over format. The two teams will lock horns in Kandy on September 2.