“Most selfish captain” – Fans react to Irfan Pathan’s indirect dig at Hardik Pandya

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has taken an indirect dig at captain Hardik Pandya following the Men in Blue’s seven-wicket win against West Indies at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Tuesday, August 8.

The reaction came after the all-rounder promoted himself ahead of Sanju Samson and then hit the winning runs, denying Tilak Varma (49*) a half-century. The visitors won the game with 13 balls to spare to keep themselves alive in the five-game series.

Irfan Pathan tweeted:

“Mushkil kaam aap karo, Asaan kaam mein Kar leta hoo. Suna suna Sa lagta hai…(You do the difficult work, I will do the easy work. It seems like heard…)”

Irfan Pathan

@IrfanPathan

Mushkil kaam aap karo, Asaan kaam mein Kar leta hoo. Suna suna Sa lagta hai…

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Mushkil kaam aap karo, Asaan kaam mein Kar leta hoo. Suna suna Sa lagta hai…

For the unversed, Pandya smashed a six when Varma was on 49* at the non-striker’s end. Interestingly, the right-handed batter walked ahead of Samson in the batting unit. The wicketkeeper batted ahead of him at No. 5 in the second T20I.

Fans on Twitter criticized Hardik Pandya in reply to Irfan Pathan’s tweet. One user tweeted:

“I support you, bro... Arshdeep ko powerplay me 1 hi ovr dena or khud 3 ovr krwa dena Arshdeep se pehle.. (Giving only 1 over to Arshdeep in the powerplay and getting himself to bowl 3 overs before Arshdeep) I think he will become the most selfish captain in the history of Indian cricket.”

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@FanTypically

@IrfanPathan I support you bro... arshdeep ko powerplay me 1 hi ovr dena or khud 3 ovr krwa dena arshdeep se pehle.. I think he will become the most selfish captain in the history of Indian cricket

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@IrfanPathan I support you bro... arshdeep ko powerplay me 1 hi ovr dena or khud 3 ovr krwa dena arshdeep se pehle.. I think he will become the most selfish captain in the history of Indian cricket ⚡

Here are some of the other Twitter reactions:

King Babar Azam Army

@babarazamking_

@IrfanPathan Pandya trying to become Dhoni

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@IrfanPathan Pandya trying to become Dhoni

Lubana Warriors

@LovepreetS49

@IrfanPathan It’s all about Pandya 🤣

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@IrfanPathan It’s all about Pandya 🤣

Hadi 🗨️🍁✨

@Wanderlustboy10

@IrfanPathan There Is No Need To Attack Pandya,No One Is Playing For Milestones And No One Should Be,The Only Goal Should Be To Win For Your Country.Tilak Varma Is New In International And He Will Get Enough Matches To Prove His Mettle.

@IrfanPathan There Is No Need To Attack Pandya,No One Is Playing For Milestones And No One Should Be,The Only Goal Should Be To Win For Your Country.Tilak Varma Is New In International And He Will Get Enough Matches To Prove His Mettle.🙏🙏

Shelby 

@TuAagLagaDega

@IrfanPathan Talking about this unique captain? pic.twitter.com/5UANRulwhX

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@IrfanPathan Talking about this unique captain? pic.twitter.com/5UANRulwhX

Abdul Lateef.

@ABDUL_X_VIRAT

@IrfanPathan *Dhoni to Kohli in every t20 world cup

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@IrfanPathan *Dhoni to Kohli in every t20 world cup

Jannhvi ♡

@janhvii_18

@IrfanPathan Hnn... RPS ne mushkil kaam krke 2016 ipl me khela, aur bench me baithne ka aashan kaam tujhe de diya

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@IrfanPathan Hnn... RPS ne mushkil kaam krke 2016 ipl me khela, aur bench me baithne ka aashan kaam tujhe de diya 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

Anoop Singh

@anoopshaashtra

@IrfanPathan Bhai salute!
Mukesh bowled only 2 but the most crucial while Pandya bowled 3 and when there is no pressure.

Tilak couldn’t complete 50, Sanju denied the chance to gain some confidence but Pandya improved his avg.

Great captain promote his players and enjoy their success.

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@IrfanPathan Bhai salute!
Mukesh bowled only 2 but the most crucial while Pandya bowled 3 and when there is no pressure.

Tilak couldn’t complete 50, Sanju denied the chance to gain some confidence but Pandya improved his avg.

Great captain promote his players and enjoy their success.

Shreyansh jain

@Shrey9397

@IrfanPathan Sanju Samson could have bat ahead of hardik and gain confidence in that position as he is not used to playing at 6. Hardik sent Sanju ahead in 2nd T-20 match where the situation was difficult. And in 3 T-20 when you need to player runner ball he came ahead of Sanju .

@IrfanPathan Sanju Samson could have bat ahead of hardik and gain confidence in that position as he is not used to playing at 6. Hardik sent Sanju ahead in 2nd T-20 match where the situation was difficult. And in 3 T-20 when you need to player runner ball he came ahead of Sanju .

Chirag seth🇮🇳

@chigi2009

@IrfanPathan Phir log bolte hain ki har baat mein Dhoni ko yaad mat kiya karo,
Agar aaj Pandya ki jagha koi or hota to Tilak Varma 50 banta tha ya nahi ?
Isse to Unique banna hai bus ! pic.twitter.com/p7dVTOf4Sl

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@IrfanPathan Phir log bolte hain ki har baat mein Dhoni ko yaad mat kiya karo,
Agar aaj Pandya ki jagha koi or hota to Tilak Varma 50 banta tha ya nahi ?
Isse to Unique banna hai bus ! pic.twitter.com/p7dVTOf4Sl

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“Two losses or two wins does not change the long-term plans” – Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya hit back at critics as Team India bounced back in the series following their seven-wicket win in the third T20I. He said:

“Very important (to win). We spoke as a group that these three games will be exciting. Two losses or two wins do not change the long-term plans. We have to show we are ready when it comes to such (must-win) games.”

He further credited Suryakumar Yadav (83 off 44) for his exploits with the bat.

“As Surya mentioned, they (SKY and Tilak) play together and spend time together, good to have someone like SKY in the team and when he takes responsibility it sends a message to the others.”

Click here to check the IND vs WI 3rd T20I full scorecard.

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