Azhar Ali comes out in support of Sarfaraz Ahmed after cryptic tweet

Pakistan Test captain Azhar Ali extended his support to former Men in Green skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed after the wicketkeeper-batsman posted a cryptic tweet on the social media website, Twitter on Wednesday.

The Karachi-born missed a simple stumping chance of Moeen Ali during the third T20I against England, when he was on seven, which could have proven costly as the England all-rounder nearly took the game away from Pakistan. This led to severe criticism on social media with fans showcasing their reservations over Sarfaraz’s wicketkeeping credentials.

Sarfaraz’s tweet seemed to indicate that he was not pleased to see the remarks about him but there was not confirmation in this regard.

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Azhar, in his reply to the tweet, tried to console the wicketkeeper-batsman and appreciated him for being a positive influence on the team during the two-month long England tour.

“Bhayya, you have so many fans including me. You will answer small number of people with your performance. You have done so much in past for Pakistan and you will in future. Thanks for giving positive energy throughout the tour. Stay strong,” Azhar tweeted.

Bhayya you have so many fans including me you will answer small number of people with your performance InshA Allah u have done so much in past for Pakistan and you will in future thanks for giving positive energy throughout the tour... stay strong https://t.co/GSRUolcleF

— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) September 2, 2020