Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad on Monday became a target for Twitter trolls after they — once again — failed to justify their place in the playing eleven in the series against Sri Lanka.
In the second T20I in Lahore, Akmal suffered the double ignominy of being out on a golden duck for the second straight match.
Shehzad fared little better, contributing just 13 runs off 16 balls as Pakistan lost the match as well as the series 2-0.
As expected, Twitterati took out their frustration on the duo as well as their saviour, Misbahul Haq. It goes without saying that a number of tweets ranging from funny to hilarious to downright condescending were sent against the trio.
Akmal’s tally of ducks was highlighted here.
Yes you can!! Just 3 more ducks required now!! #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/n13j36ffYR
— Sarah Rashid (@SarahRashidsr) October 6, 2019
Umer akmal is the undisputed legend of pakistan. He should be given another chance to break world record#PAKvSL #UmarAkmal pic.twitter.com/1o1xPXhtiC
— Aadil KhAn (@AdilQadirKhan) October 7, 2019
Agree with micky arthur.#UmarAkmal pic.twitter.com/gKP91EoW3O
— Mangal Pandey (@shehwaarhussain) October 7, 2019
This is Umar Akmal's 10th Duck in Twenty 20 Internationals – joint MOST by any batsman (with TM Dilshan). Duckmal. #PAKvSL
— Israr Ahmed Hashmi (@IamIsrarHashmi) October 7, 2019
#UmarAkmal useless need throw away both of them . pic.twitter.com/gWgCcQuCOV
— Arshan (@MohammadArshan) October 5, 2019
Still a better opener than Ahmed Shehzad #PAKvsSL pic.twitter.com/9TmgKTh4HW
— Farhan Nitrate (@FarhanNitrate5) October 7, 2019