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'Don't Call Me Pakistani..,' Waqar Younis' Remark After Australia Defeat Ignites Social Media Inferno

image-lnzkpy77Pakistan lost their second consecutive World Cup 2023 game 

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium bore witness to Pakistan's second consecutive defeat in the ICC World Cup 2023, this time a 62-run loss at the hands of the formidable Aussies.


Waqar Younis drops dual identity bombshell amidst World Cup meltdown

But it wasn’t just the match that made headlines – the post-game show featured a moment that has fans around the globe talking.

Following the game, former Pakistani cricketer Waqar Younis, now a prominent voice in cricket commentary, found himself amidst two ecstatic former Australian World Cup victors, Shane Watson and Aaron Finch. Australia’s thunderous victory had the duo beaming with pride, but Waqar wasn’t about to be drowned in the Aussie celebration.

In a moment that has since gone viral, Younis, grinning, cheekily asserted his dual allegiance by reminding the panel and viewers that he isn’t just Pakistani – he’s half Australian too. The claim stems from his marriage to Faryal, a Pakistani-Australian doctor, and their residence in the Australian town of Castle Hill, New South Wales.

I'm a half Aussie, don't just call me a Pakistani," jested Waqar cheekily on Star Sports.



Meanwhile, Australia, bolstered by a second-highest opening partnership in World Cup history, had posted a massive 367 runs on the board. David Warner’s mesmerizing 164 and Mitchell Marsh’s solid 121 had set the stage. Pakistan, despite a promising start, couldn’t weather the storm.

Abdullah Shafique and Imam-Ul-Haq’s explosive opening, a commendable 134-run stand, was a glimmer of hope, but just like a majority of Pakistan matches, the middle order crumbled. Adam Zampa’s brilliant spell, capturing four crucial wickets, turned the tides irrevocably in Australia’s favour.

While the Aussies won the game, Younis, responsible for 416 ODI and 373 Test wickets in his illustrious 14-year career, made headlines by showcasing that his wit was as sharp as his inswinging yorkers once were.