Pakistan shocked every single person who doubted them once again. They yet again proved to be the most unpredictable team in the history of world cricket by doing what nobody had expected them to do! They beat England in England in the semi finals of the Champions Trophy 2017. Ranked by ICC as the number 8th team they made their way to the finals by beating some of the top ranked teams including the number 1 South Africa. The reactions of some of the greats of the cricketing world is amazing how they’re rooting for Pakistan and appreciating Pakistan’s performance.
Here’s Graeme Smith’s reaction.
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) June 14, 2017
Ex-captain of South African cricket team Graeme Smith reacted to Pakistan’s win in the greatest possible way. He tweeted “#PakistanZindabad” after Pakistan’s victory and this really made Pakistanis fall in love with him.
Gayle joined the party too.
Oops, England did it again.
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) June 14, 2017
Oops they did it again? Or did Pakistan make them do it?
And how can we not love Dale Steyn?
Well done Pakistan
Rankings mean nothing in the knockout format. Gana be a great final with the way these champs are playing— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) June 14, 2017
The fiery South African fast bowler tweeted that rankings mean nothing and said it’s gonna be a great final, calling Pakistani team “champs”.
Sangakkara spoke too.
Nothing wrong with the pitch in Cardiff. @TheRealPCB adapted better and played better. Comprehensive win over england.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) June 14, 2017
Great win by @TheRealPCB. To come back from the first game against india and now make a final by beating england shows great character.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) June 14, 2017
The legendary Sri lankan batsman said that Pakistan played better cricket and won.
And here is something interesting.
Great win by Pakistan To come back from the first game against india and now make a final by beating england shows great character.
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) June 14, 2017
Saeed Ajmal did a “can I copy your homework…sure but change it a little so it doesn’t look obvious” moment with Sanga.
Warne.
Congrats to Pakistan on trouncing England today. Pak peaking at the right time. What a massive turn around in form from the start of #CT17
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) June 14, 2017
Yes Warne, we did peak at the right time.
And our Lahore Qalandar’s captain.
Great day for our @lahoreqalandars boys @AzharAli_ and the man with the best name in world cricket Fakhar Zaman! Pakistan impressive today.
— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) June 14, 2017
The Lahore Qalandar’s captain Brendon McCullum congratulated his fellow Qalandars, Azhar and Fakhar on the win.
Lala.
You make us proud team Pakistan! What a stunning comeback after first loss, silencing/shocking critics. Such a joy. Pakistan Zindabad ??
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 14, 2017
Boom boom tweeted that Pakistan team has silenced its critics after the first loss and it is a great comeback by them.
Michael Vaughan
Pakistan have been magnificent..Love watching them play..btw..the abuse all you Pakistan fans are giving me is making me chuckle !! #CT17
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 14, 2017
Ex England captain Michael Vaughan has been a little bitter towards Pakistan before the game but managed to step ahead and said something nice about the Pakistan team.
Not a cricketer but someone was quite over confident.
Congratulations Pakistan! You enter finals? Wow! Good to see you wearing our colour BLUE! Get ready to be BLUED now! We will BLUE you away!
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) June 14, 2017
Rishi Kapoor did congratulate Pakistan but he was so sure that India will make it to the finals according to him it will “blue” Pakistan away.
But he got the perfect reply
I'd flush this tweet into the toilet but there aren't many of those in India ?
— roo d (@Raaderer8) June 14, 2017
Oh damn.
Pakistan lived up to its reputation of being unpredictable and shut everyone up who underestimated the team. We wish all the best to our lads for the finals hoping for a win.
