Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja took a brutal dig at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's social media post where he praised Men in Green's 22-run win against Australia in the first T20I at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Notably, Australia are featuring without their main players as Pakistan managed to defeat them for the first time in a T20I in eight years.
Shehbaz Sharif on Pakistan win
After the Salman Ali Agha-led side's win, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif took his 'X' to laud the team, praising PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, saying that this is a proud moment for the entire nation.
"Well done Team Pakistan for an electrifying performance against Australia in the first T20I. I also appreciate Chairman PCB @MohsinnaqviC42 and his entire team for their tireless efforts in strengthening Pakistan cricket. Proud moment for the nation" wrote Shehbaz Sharif
Ajay Jadeja on Shehbaz Sharif
Jadeja, who represented India in 2167 international games, took a brutal dig, saying that witnessing for the first time a PM's tweet after winning the 1st match of the bilateral series.
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"Pakistani-yo ki choti choti Khushiya 😄First time seeing a PM's tweet after winning the 1st match of a bilateral series 😂" responded Ajay Jadeja.
Notably, Australia featured without their five key players in the first T20I as Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Tim David, Nathan Ellis and Glenn Maxwell missed out as they are on the road to recovery.
India vs Australia 1st T20I playing XIs
Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head(c), Matthew Short, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe(w), Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Mahli Beardman
Pakistan (Playing XI): Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha(c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed