Ahmed Shehzad out for 12 against New Zealand in Auckland, on January 31, 2016. PHOTO: AFP
Shehzad had earlier announced he would be conducting a Q and A session on Twitter, asking fans to use the hashtag #AskAhmad.
Gayle, who is known for his tongue-in-cheek humour, didn't let the opportunity slip:
Why not playing for Pakistan? Too much selfie again? 🙈 :( #AskAhamad https://t.co/Mm9LYJZ1cO
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) May 4, 2016
However, Shehzad took it in good humour:
@henrygayle lol!!!! Funny guy!! This one is 4 u @henrygayle n there's no stopping 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/8J9wHzCmLA
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) May 4, 2016
Gayle then heaped praise on Shehzad:
Lol. Pakistan missing out! Talented player you r, on and off the field. But let me take a selfie 😊👍🏿 https://t.co/UHbgsC4lRm
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) May 4, 2016
@henrygayle thanks 4 ur words bro..not missing out..I just have to trust God..my abilities..n my boards decision..the rest r details 👊🏼
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) May 4, 2016
England tour: Shehzad, Umar Akmal dropped over disciplinary issues
Earlier on Tuesday, Kevin Pietersen and Grant Elliott tweeted to show their support for Shehzad, who was axed along with Umar Akmal on disciplinary grounds by Chief Selector Inzamamul Haq.
https://twitter.com/KP24/status/727387436679049216
Surprised at the exclusion of @iamAhmadshahzad from the UK tour.Great team man and had a standout PSL,WC and recent domestic competition
— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) May 3, 2016
Pietersen 'gutted' over Shehzad’s exclusion
About their exclusion, Inzamam said that the duo lacked discipline. “Shehzad and Umar don’t have enough performances and lack discipline,” he said. “Wherever there will be a disciplinary problem, we will take a step. And you should expect this selection committee to be a little stern on discipline.”
This article initially appeared on SportsKeeda
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