'Timing' on issues matter, we expect you to appreciate cricket: Ali Zafar schools Imran Khan
Khan issued a statement regarding Pakistan's external debts around the same time we witnessed history
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Last night, Pakistan witnessed the unparalleled energy in Lahore.
Cricket came home, and so did everyone's hopes. The zeal and ardour present at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium, Lahore was second to none as Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi battled it out for a spot at the semifinals of PSL 2018 and we loved every second of it!
As Zalmis made their way to the second elimination round after a nail biting match, Pakistanis welcomed cricket with open arms and that's exactly what we needed.
Ali Zafar, who had been composing THE PSL anthem each year took to Twitter to share a clip of the enthusiastic crowd:
However, when Imran Khan issued a political statement regarding Pakistani's external debts around the same time as we were witnessing history, Zafar criticised the PTI leader to consider the timings of the matter.
He went on to tweet, "Sir, we do love you for your efforts for the country but perhaps “timing” on issues matter? On a day nation celebrates cricket we do expect you (as our cricket hero) to appreciate, if not participate in the joy and sentiment of the country that comes with cricket coming home."
And, honestly, we kind of agree with Zafar on this.
But, hey! Soon enough, the PTI chairman issued a heartfelt statement for PSL, the teams and all the players.
Zafar appreciated Khan's gesture and wrote, "What a great game and great gesture by Imran Khan."
All's well that ends well, yeah?
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Cricket came home, and so did everyone's hopes. The zeal and ardour present at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium, Lahore was second to none as Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi battled it out for a spot at the semifinals of PSL 2018 and we loved every second of it!
As Zalmis made their way to the second elimination round after a nail biting match, Pakistanis welcomed cricket with open arms and that's exactly what we needed.
Ali Zafar, who had been composing THE PSL anthem each year took to Twitter to share a clip of the enthusiastic crowd:
However, when Imran Khan issued a political statement regarding Pakistani's external debts around the same time as we were witnessing history, Zafar criticised the PTI leader to consider the timings of the matter.
He went on to tweet, "Sir, we do love you for your efforts for the country but perhaps “timing” on issues matter? On a day nation celebrates cricket we do expect you (as our cricket hero) to appreciate, if not participate in the joy and sentiment of the country that comes with cricket coming home."
And, honestly, we kind of agree with Zafar on this.
But, hey! Soon enough, the PTI chairman issued a heartfelt statement for PSL, the teams and all the players.
Zafar appreciated Khan's gesture and wrote, "What a great game and great gesture by Imran Khan."
All's well that ends well, yeah?
Have something to add to the story? Share it in the comments below.