Michael Vaughan and Mohammad Hafeez have been having a go at each other in a social media showdown that’s gripping the cricketing world amidst ongoing World Cup 2023.
The drama unfolded on Vaughan’s X account, formerly known as Twitter, creating a buzz that extends beyond the boundaries of the cricket field.
The saga began on November 3, just a day before Pakistan faced New Zealand in a crucial ICC World Cup 2023 encounter in Bengaluru. Vaughan expressed his concerns about the controversy-laden Pakistan team, noting their knack for turning challenges into stellar on-field performances.
I worry about Pakistan tomorrow .. it’s been too calm this last couple of days .. they need someone to resign today or leak a what’s app message .. #CWC23 #Pakistan 😜 https://t.co/OWzF81WFEp
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 3, 2023
Never one to back down, Hafeez took issue with Vaughan’s comments, highlighting David Willey’s recent retirement and the contractual issues mentioned by the English star. This sparked a series of sly comments and exchanges between the two cricketing figures.
Better stop peeping into other’s problem and sort out ur disputes first. We have sizeable insight about our issues and will surely resolve them. @MichaelVaughan pic.twitter.com/744fItqJsz
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) November 3, 2023
The tension escalated when Vaughan shared a video of Hafeez being dismissed by none other than Virat Kohli in a T20I. This move came shortly after Hafeez criticized Kohli for what he deemed a ‘selfish’ pursuit of a century against South Africa in a World Cup 2023 match in Kolkata.
Come on @MHafeez22 !!! India have hammered 8 teams playing great cricket .. @imVkohli now has 49 tons and his last was an anchor role innings on a tricky pitch .. His team won by over 200 !!!! This is utter nonsense .. #CWC2023 #India #Pakistan https://t.co/Foh3hhz3RE
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 7, 2023
The online sparring continued, with Hafeez responding to Vaughan’s actions with a cryptic yet explosive tweet: “Talk sense to a fool and he calls you foolish…”
Talk sense to a fool and he calls u foolish….
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) November 9, 2023
With Pakistan gearing up for their final group-stage match against England in the 2023 World Cup on Saturday, fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter of this unfolding rivalry, both on and off the field.
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