ODI World Cup 2023
‘Ab promo ke liye bhi rone lage tum log’ – Fans react as Shoaib Akhtar criticises ODI World Cup 2023 promo
Shoaib Akhtar (Source: Twitter)
With the marquee tournament just months away from the start, the excitement is building up. The fans are already making their plans for the 2023 ODI World Cup. Some of the games have had unreal hype that the fans are already booking hotels to watch such matches, especially between India and Pakistan. Many hotels have sold out rooms for the big game.
While the discussion regarding hosting is still on and Pakistan is not completely happy with India as the hosts, a new issue has surfaced that has led to the disappointment of Pakistani fans, analysts, cricketers, experts, and former greats. The official promo from the international cricket board is not well received by cricket fans from Pakistan.
Tournament promo receives criticism
Recently, the official promo for the tournament was released by the international cricket board. The promo had Shah Rukh Khan as the narrator. The video had clips from past tournaments. While most of the teams got the screen time in the video, teams like India and South Africa got more screen time. Pakistan fans were disappointed with a not-so-great depiction of their team in the video. Many fans accused India of preparing a bad promo for the tournament.
The video had more failures of Pakistan cricketers or not-so-positive moments of the team than the clips in the video. The fans showed their anger at the promo and criticized the hosts and organizers. Many former cricketers and fans questioned the exclusion of some cricketers like Babar Azam, who is one of the top batters in the world currently.
Speaking about the same, the former Pakistani cricketer and World Cup finalist Shoaib Akhtar expressed his opinions. The express pacer took to Twitter and let out his disappointment over the promo. “Rawalpindi Express” wrote “Whoever thought that World Cup promo will be complete without Pakistan & Babar Azam’s significant presence, has actually presented himself as a joke. Come on guys, time to grow up a bit” and asked for a promo.
Here’s how the fans reacted to Akhtar’s tweet –
In 2015 WC Promo, No. 1 ranked ABD and No. 3 Ranked Virat Kohli were also not included in promo…They didn’t cry like you guys are crying…..Wo promo h bhai, tere baap ki shaadi ki casette nhi jo sbko dikhaye😭
— Abraham (@WhyAbraham_) July 22, 2023
World Cup Promo 🌍🏏👑
PAKISTANI VERSION 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/AZkfxS8UGL— Umar (@umer_afzal56) July 22, 2023
Pakistan ko itni beizzati ke baad 🚾 khelne ke liye nahi aana chahiye….😁😁
— Neil (@itsme2805) July 22, 2023
But, If it's a joke then why no one is laughing…
— Dr. Maulik Modi (@iamthemaulik) July 22, 2023
@ICC 🟰 Indian Cricket Council
— Mubashar DHILLON (@iamMubasharJutt) July 23, 2023
World is a happier & a safer place without Pakistan
— Kreately.in (@KreatelyMedia) July 23, 2023
Oh finally Babar is a brand? How does it tastes to eat you own words?
— M (@anngrypakiistan) July 22, 2023
Ro Mat Bhaijaan 😂😂
— Narendra Modi fan (@narendramodi177) July 22, 2023
Finally you are admitting Babar Azam is a Brand. Cool enough 😎
— Ehtisham Siddique (@iMShami_) July 22, 2023
ICC treats Pakistan like a trash and please don't come to India as nobody in world is interested in watching attention seekers👍
— Shubman Gang (@ShubmanGang) July 22, 2023
In that WC Promo icc included every bit of India , How did they forget Manipur Riots , that should have included aswell🇮🇳☕️
— Maze (@uploads_gaming) July 22, 2023
