The star cricketer emphasized that no professional cricketer would ever make such a derogatory remark and condemned the fan responsible for spreading hatred.
Pakistan's swashbuckling batsman, Iftikhar Ahmed, has recently been making headlines. A viral statement attributed to the 32-year-old claimed that he compared competing against India to playing with street children. This remark quickly spread across social media platforms, subjecting Ahmed to a barrage of online criticism.
However, he has now come forward to address the issue, categorically denying the authenticity of the statement. Ahmed emphasized that no professional cricketer would ever make such a derogatory remark and condemned the fan responsible for spreading hatred.
"I've been made aware of this statement which I've never made. In fact, no professional cricketer will make such a statement. Please stop circulating false news & report this individual for spreading hate. @X @elonmusk please ban this account as people are misusing the blue tick," Iftikhar tweeted.
Currently, Iftikhar is preparing for the upcoming Asia Cup, which will be jointly hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. This continental tournament will commence on August 30, with Pakistan hosting Nepal. On September 02, the Babar Azam-led Men in Green will face their arch-rivals, Rohit Sharma-led India, in Pallekele. It is anticipated that these two teams will compete in the Super Four and may also meet in the final match, scheduled for September 17 in Colombo.
Iftikhar, renowned in his country for his exceptional big-hitting skills, is a prominent figure in the strong 17-man squad selected for this prestigious multi-nation event. Recently, he showcased his talent in the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 edition, representing the Colombo Strikers, although unfortunately, his team did not qualify for the playoffs.
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