Naseem Shah enjoying Biryani (Source:@BABAR9492/X.com)
Naseem Shah made his Test debut at the age of just 16 and it was expected that the cricketer would serve Pakistan cricket for a long time. He did decently in the initial few years but has struggled in the last year or so and was not even part of the Asia Cup squad.
He has also not been selected in the Test squad for the home series against South Africa, and there are growing concerns over his commitment and fitness. Now, amidst the snub and social media bashing, the cricketer's video, where he is enjoying biryani and cold drinks, is going viral.
Naseem Shah's biryani act triggers social media backlash
The video seems to be from a marriage function, and it has raised more concerns over Naseem Shah's seriousness despite his snub from the Pakistan team. Fans on social media are bashing him for not concentrating on his fitness, and photos of him with belly fat are also going viral. Naseem Shah is just 22 years old, and thus these concerns over his fitness are an alarming sign for the young pacer and Pakistan cricket.
Naseem Shah has suffered some serious injuries in his brief career and even missed the World Cup 2023 because of it. Therefore, Naseem Shah surely needs to be more cautious about his fitness as a fast bowler, and Pakistan would like him to get back to his best as soon as possible.
Talking about the biryani matter, it could be just a one-off affair where the cricketer is enjoying food with family and friends. Thus, it could be a classic case of social media blowing things out of proportion, and Naseem Shah just needs to show more consistency with the ball than he has done in the last year or so.