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Sehwag trolls ‘great talent with the bat’ Umar Akmal

Former India opener took to Twitter to mock 26-year-old's age as well as his skill with the bat

Sports Desk July 21, 2016

PHOTO COURTESY: Twitter/ @virendersehwag

‘Out of favour’ Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has never been shy of posting pictures in peculiar poses on social media, however, he might refrain from doing so in the future after being trolled by Indian veteran Virender Sehwag.

The former India opener took to Twitter to post a picture of the 26-year-old with a caption mocking his age as well as his skill with the bat.

Main to nanha Sa, Munna Sa ,pyaara Sa bachha hoon.Ek chaat 4-4 bat.
A great talent with the bat @Umar96Akmal pic.twitter.com/tFXj93HGlg
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 20, 2016

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This is not the first time that the Indian legend trolled a Pakistani cricketer on Twitter. In April, he also trolled former pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Pakistan hockey team’s loss to India in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup.

Sorry @shoaib100mph bhai hockey mai bhi mauka haath se nikal gaya #IndBeatsPak pic.twitter.com/xgrPjkTpSX
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 12, 2016

However, Sehwag did not get the response he was looking for. Instead of responding with another taunt, Shoaib took the opportunity to be the bigger person.

Whatever my brother Viru say he's forgiven..bcoz he has heart of gold and he doesn't mean bad but he's funny I'll give him that...
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) April 12, 2016

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Let’s wait and see how Umar Akmal responds to the Indian great’s troll.

For now, here’s a look at the youngest Akmal’s pictures:

Beautiful morning in Barbados #CPL16 pic.twitter.com/BfZL9JTsjB
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) July 13, 2016

Just before match #1stmatch #CPL2016 @CPL pic.twitter.com/njymGSEcib
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) June 29, 2016

Bright sun! Ready for practice pic.twitter.com/JFGwSn6IQ8
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) June 27, 2016

Enjoying lovely weather 😍 pic.twitter.com/5xGFQzBJKC
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) June 2, 2016

Enjoying with my bakra pic.twitter.com/YKILDHBMUM
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) September 22, 2015

COMMENTS (5)

Ghulam nabi | 8 years ago | Reply Icon cricketer umar akmal is a talented batsman,PCB should groom this boy as umar is fantastic fielder, hard hitter batsman and part-time wicketkeeper. He is my fave cricketer.

Zee | 8 years ago | Reply Let these talented no-talent enjoy his bakras and sunny weather away from the cricket field for the rest of his life.

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debilitator | 8 years ago | Reply @irfan: add afridi to the list as well

M.A | 8 years ago | Reply Why on earth PCB does not take some measures to groom these guys. Remember kohli the guy who flipped off the Aussie crowd now has turned into a gentleman (at least he poses so). He was a talented kid but now he is only a laughing stock for others.

irfan | 8 years ago | Reply Akmal Brothers, Shoaib Malik and Ahmed Shahzad should not be the part of Pakistan Cricket Team. They are only trouble makers.

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