Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt took a dig at all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed during commentary in the National T20 Cup semi-final between Peshawar and Abbottabad on 26 March.
The moment unfolded when Iftikhar bowled Kamran Ghulam for just two runs. Excited by the dismissal, Iftikhar exchanged words with the departing batter.
Butt, surprised by the reaction, sarcastically remarked that Iftikhar must have felt as if he had dismissed legendary West Indies batter Viv Richards.
The comment quickly gained traction, with fans discussing Butt’s blunt humour.
Peshawar dominated the match, posting 243-3, led by a century from Sahibzada Farhan. Abbottabad, despite a fighting fifty from Shahzaib Khan, fell short by 56 runs, managing 187-8.
However, Peshawar’s momentum did not carry into the final, where they were outplayed by Lahore, losing by nine wickets. Iftikhar, who top-scored for Peshawar, could not prevent defeat.
The all-rounder last played for Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup against India but was dropped after inconsistent performances.
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