Pakistan began their T20I series against Australia on a high, securing a win in the opening match at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Following the victory, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the national team and shared a message of encouragement ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, praising the players for their performance. However, the Prime Minister’s post quickly sparked strong reactions online, with fans flooding social media with mixed and often critical responses. The congratulatory message became a talking point, drawing attention beyond the on-field result and creating a buzz across platforms. Indian commentator and former cricketer Aakash Chopra also weighed in, sharing his views on Shehbaz Sharif’s tweet. Meanwhile, Pakistan will shift focus to the World Cup, where they are set to begin their campaign against the Netherlands on February 7 at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Sri Lanka. Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Pakistan on defeating Australia After Pakistan’s victory over Australia in the first T20I at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to social media early on January 30 to congratulate the national side. His message came soon after the win and highlighted the team’s strong performance in the series opener. Along with praising the players, the Prime Minister also acknowledged the efforts of PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and the cricket board. He wrote, “Well done Team Pakistan for an electrifying performance against Australia in the first T20I. I also appreciate Chairman PCB @MohsinnaqviC42 and his entire team for their tireless efforts in strengthening Pakistan cricket. Proud moment for the nation.” Akash Chopra, Ajay Jadeja mocked Shahbaz Sharif’s tweet As soon as the tweet from Shehbaz Sharif went viral, former India legends and current commentators Akash Chopra and Ajay Jadeja has mocked and criticised his comment. Akash on his social media wrote, “With due respect…it’s a bilateral T20i against Australia’s B team. Many main players have given it a miss. And a 20-run win in a 170 run game can’t possibly qualify as ‘electrifying’ 🫣” However, Ajay Jadeja wrote, “Pakistani-yo ki choti choti Khushiya 😄. First time seeing a PM’s tweet after winning the 1st match of a bilateral series 😂. Carry on Sir 😆 Fans criticised Pakistan PM after congratulating Team Pakistan Meanwhile, after the criticism from India legends like Akash Chopra and Ajay Jadeja, fans go into a frenzy, flood social media with several comments on the social media. Post navigation Quinton de Kock slams 43-ball century in 2nd T20I:South Africa defeat West Indies by 7 wickets; chased 222 runs in 17.3 overs Bangladeshi umpire Sharfuddoula to officiate in T20 World Cup:BCB had refused India visit citing ‘security risk’
