Shadab Khan gives befitting response to troll's 'playing leagues for money' remark

Pakistan spin bowling all-rounder Shadab Khan gave a fitting reply to a troll who said that he plays in overseas franchise leagues for making money instead of doing national duties. Shadab is currently participating in the Big Bash League (BBL), representing the Hobart Hurricanes.

Meanwhile, Pakistan is hosting New Zealand in a bilateral series. with the second ODI set to be played at the National Bank Arena in Karachi on January 11. Shadab was not included in the white-ball squad after sustaining a finger injury during Hobart’s fixture against Adelaide Strikers.

My performance in World Cup was good because I have played BBL in Australia: Shadab Khan

After Shadab had updated the fans about his recent finger injury, one of the trolls wrote, "Playing foreign leagues for money. Getting injured. Missing national team matches”.

Playing foreign leagues for money. Getting injured. Missing national team matches.

— Rana Mozammil (@ranamozi) January 5, 2023

Shadab responded and explained how the BBL exposure has helped him in performing in Australian conditions. He also said that he will always play for his national team whenever he is selected.

“My performance in World Cup was good because I have played BBL in Australia. Playing in different conditions makes you better. I will always play for the national team when I am selected. May God bless you,” Shadab wrote. “Finger injury can happen anytime. It does not matter if one is in Pakistan or Australia. A person gains experience and learns new things by playing in different conditions. My aim is to do well for Pakistan."

Mere BBL experience ki wajah se meri performance Australia mai achi hui world cup mai. Playing in different conditions makes u better. Jahan mai national team ke liye select hon ga wahan hamesha national team ke liye khelun ga. Allah aap ko hamesha khush rakhay. https://t.co/qO7laXIfiI

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) January 8, 2023

Finger injury kabhi bhi ho sakti hai. Pratice mai ball kisi ko bhi lag sakti hai chahay woh Australia ho ya Pakistan. Naye experience aur different conditions mai khel ker insaan seekhta hi hai. Aim yehi hota hai ke seekh ker Pakistan ke liye acha se acha kerein.

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) January 8, 2023

The all-rounder enjoyed an excellent T20 World Cup 2022 down under as he made vital contributions, helping Pakistan make the finals. Shadab finished as the joint-highest wicket-taker for Pakistan along with pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi, with 11 scalps to his name. He had also scored a quickfire 52 off 22 in Pakistan’s Super 12 game against South Africa, which helped the Men in Green prolong their tournament hopes.

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