E-Paper

UAE

Life and Living

World

Opinion

Business

Sports

Entertainment

Dubai World Cup

lifestyle

Travel

Reviews

Brands

Supplements

KT Events

KT APPDOWNLOAD

Netizens defend Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed after he was trolled for outfit at event

Top Stories

UAE announces 2-month grace period for residence visa violators

UAE announces fee refund for tax service charges from August 1

Paid parking in Dubai: Residents face up to Dh4,000 extra yearly costs when new rates kick in
Netizens defend Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed after he was trolled for outfit at event

New Delhi - All ten skippers of the teams playing in the ICC World Cup 2019 met Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Harry.

By Web Report

  • Follow us on
  • google-news
  • whatsapp
  • telegram

Published: Fri 31 May 2019, 2:26 PM

Last updated: Fri 31 May 2019, 4:34 PM

Pakistan cricket team captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, faced criticism on social media for turning up in traditional attire with the team blazer at an event to meet the Queen of England. After the brutal backlash from some, Ahmed gained massive support from netizens who applauded him for wearing the traditional attire of his country.
All ten skippers of the teams playing in the ICC World Cup 2019 met Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Harry were present for a Garden Party at the Buckingham Palace, before the opening ceremony on Wednesday. While all were wearing formal western attire, only Ahmed was donning a dark green official blazer over a simple white kurta-pyjama, reported The Indian Express.

Soon the pictures from the event made it to social media with some not impressed with Ahmed's choice of dressing. Leading the list was columnist Tarek Fatah, ridiculed Ahmed and wrote: 'I'm surprised he didn't come in his Lungi-Banyan-Topi costume'. But, Fatah's tweets on the Pakistani captain quickly went viral online and triggered angry comments from netizens who also accused Fatah of having a "colonial hangover".
Praising the cricketer, one Twitter user wrote: 'Now in the month of Ramadan, can't say anything but I really wanted to. Anyhow #Pakistan captain simply came in his cultural dress. Shalwar Kameez and the Team's jacket. When the Queen wasn't offended, why wud this drum beat itself?'


More news from