Suresh Raina didn’t maintain again after a Pakistan journalist mocked him with a publish saying that Shahid Afridi is an envoy for the T20 World Cup 2024 and the previous India cricketer will not be. Raina right away replied with a reminder of the 2011 ODI World Cup match which had India and Pakistan locking horns at Mohali. All of the fuss about this banter/battle of phrases is coming after Raina took Afridi’s identify on air when requested about popping out of retirement.
The ever-witty Raina replied: “Suresh Raina hu, Shahid Afridi nahi” (I am Suresh Raina, not Shahid Afridi),” referencing former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi’s a number of retirements. This left the commentary field in splits. (Virat Kohli To Announce Retirement Soon? Michael Vaughan Makes Bold Prediction)
In an analogous vein, Imran Siddique, a journalist from Pakistan’s Dawn News, tried to take a dig at Raina by stating that Afridi is an envoy for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.
He posted: “ICC has named Shahid Afridi as an ambassador for ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Hello Suresh Raina?” (USA Defeat Bangladesh In Historic T20I Series Victory Ahead Of T20 World Cup 2024)
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vipin-alt (@VipinAlt) May 23, 2024
I’m not an ICC ambassador, however I have the 2011 World Cup at my home. Remember the sport at Mohali? Hope it brings again some unforgettable recollections for you. https://t.co/5H3zIGmS33
Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) May 24, 2024
Suresh Raina went into full savage mode, reopening previous wounds for Pakistani followers. He reminded the journalist of the 2011 World Cup semi-final in Mohali, the place India triumphed over Pakistan. He added that regardless that he won’t be an envoy for the T20 World Cup, he nonetheless has the 2011 World Cup at dwelling.
“I’m not an ICC ambassador, but I have the 2011 World Cup at my house. Remember the game at Mohali? Hope it brings back some unforgettable memories for you,” Raina quoted the Pak journalist’s publish.
