Fans Slam Captain After Narrow Defeat

New Delhi: Pakistan’s close defeat to England in the Super Eights stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup led to strong reactions on social media. After the narrow two-wicket loss in Pallekele on Tuesday, some angry fans targeted Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and his family with abusive and threatening messages online.

The backlash became personal, with several users posting harsh comments aimed at Salman’s wife, Sabe, and even mentioning their child. In response, Sabe shared a message on Instagram. She said that sending threats to her or their child would not help Pakistan win the tournament. Her post called for people to think before spreading hate and to show basic respect.

While the defeat was disappointing for many supporters, several fans and former players also spoke out against the toxic behaviour. They urged people to stay calm and avoid personal attacks. Many said that criticism of a player’s performance is part of sport, but targeting family members crosses the line.

Pakistan had fought hard in the match but fell short by two wickets against the England cricket team. The loss affected the team’s chances in the tournament and added pressure on the players.

The incident has once again raised concerns about online abuse in sports. Experts and fans have called for greater responsibility on social media platforms and reminded supporters that players and their families deserve respect, even in moments of disappointment.