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Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Adnan Sami slams former Pakistan minister for calling him a ‘deflated balloon' and questioning his Indian citizenship: ‘Illiterate idiot'
After the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, the Government of India has ordered Pakistani nationals in the country to leave India. Amid rising tensions, singer Adnan Sami hit back at ex-Pakistani minister Fawad Ahmed Hussain Chaudhry for questioning his stay in India. Adnan, who previously held Pakistani and Canadian citizenship, became an Indian citizen in 2016. Adnan and Fawad clashed on X (formerly Twitter) after the latter took a dig at the singer when the Indian government set a deadline for Pakistani nationals to leave. 'What about Adnan Sami?' Fawad asked. Adnan hit back, writing, 'Who's going to tell this illiterate idiot!!' Who's going to tell this illiterate idiot!!😂 — Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) April 25, 2025 Fawad didn't stop there and went on to mock Adnan about his weight loss. He wrote, 'Our very Own Lahori Adnan Sami aisay lag rahay hein jaisey Baloon se hawa nikal chuki hooo… get well soon (Our very own Lahori Adnan Sami looks like a deflated balloon, get well soon).' Adnan didn't take the insult lightly and hit back, writing, 'Even that you didn't get right you dumb Ass…My roots are from Peshawar- Not Lahore!! To think that you were Minister of (Mis) Information and have no knowledge about any information!!!! Meri tho hawa nikal gaee- Tu abhi bhi Balloon hai! And you were Minister of Science?… Was that the Science of BULL SH*T?? Now I know what the 'CH' in your name stands for!!!! – Mohallay-Ke-Duplicate-Bhaand!!' Even that you didn't get right you dumb Ass…My roots are from Peshawar- Not Lahore!! To think that you were Minister of (Mis) Information and have no knowledge about any information!!!! Meri tho hawa nikal gaee- Tu abhi bhi Balloon hai! And you were Minister of Science?… Was… — Adnan Sami (@AdnanSamiLive) April 26, 2025 Adnan Sami was born and raised in the United Kingdom. He was born to a Pakistani father and a mother from Jammu. He has been living in India since 2001. He previously held Pakistani and Canadian citizenship, but he applied for Indian citizenship in 2015 and officially became an Indian citizen in 2016. Since then, he has been an Indian national. The terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 left 26 people dead. Following the attack, India suspended the Indus Water Treaty, downsized High Commissions, and suspended visa services for Pakistani nationals.
Express Tribune
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Umar Gul joins Bangladesh cricket team as bowling coach for Pakistan tour
Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul will serve as Bangladesh's new bowling coach during their upcoming T20I tour of Pakistan, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed. Umar Gul, 42, will begin his tenure with Bangladesh during their five-match T20I series in May, as part of a short-term deal aimed at strengthening the team's fast-bowling department. The BCB has initially offered a three-month contract, with a possible extension through to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup depending on mutual satisfaction following the series. Gul confirmed the development, stating that while the final terms are still under discussion, he is looking forward to the challenge. 'It's an exciting offer, and I look forward to it,' Gul said. The former fast bowler was a central figure in Pakistan's 2009 T20 World Cup triumph, most notably taking 5 wickets for 6 runs in the semifinal against New Zealand. Over his international career, Gul picked up 163 wickets in Tests, 179 in ODIs, and 85 in T20Is. Post-retirement, Gul transitioned into coaching, serving in roles with Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Recently, Gul was also seen training with Karachi Kings' player Abbas Afridi. Bangladesh's current pool of pacers includes Naheed Rana, who consistently bowls above 150 KPH, alongside Hasan Mahmud, Tanzim Hasan Shakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and Khalid Hasan. Gul's experience is expected to play a key role in their development ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 and T20 World Cup 2026. He's the latest ex-Pakistani player to jump ship to coach other teams, after Younis Khan's 'mentor' role for Afghanistan's cricket team. The Bangladesh tour to Pakistan was originally set to include three ODIs and three T20Is under the Future Tours Programme (FTP). However, both boards later agreed to convert the series into five T20Is to better align with upcoming white-ball competitions. The five-match series will be held in May, though exact dates and venues are yet to be announced.
Express Tribune
19-03-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
WATCH: Umar Akmal criticises Waqar Younis' head coach tenure, alleges misconduct
Listen to article Former Pakistan batter Umar Akmal has strongly criticised ex-head coach Waqar Younis, alleging that he was mistreated and mentally pressured during Younis' tenure. Akmal claimed that the former fast bowler deliberately undermined his confidence and created an environment that was not conducive to his growth as an international cricketer. Speaking in a recent interview, Akmal recalled how his attacking batting approach in Test cricket was discouraged. 'When I played attacking shots, I was told, 'Have you started playing T20 cricket in Tests?' And when I rotated the strike, they said, 'Are you playing an ODI in Test cricket?'' Akmal said. 'Now, look at today's Test cricket—it doesn't even last three or four days.' Akmal further alleged that Younis had a personal issue with him and his brothers, Kamran and Adnan Akmal. He claimed that Waqar Younis openly questioned why all three were playing for Pakistan. 'I heard it with my own ears. Waqar Younis said, 'Sari cricket tussi bharavan ne leni hai?' (Will all the cricket be played by these brothers?) What kind of statement is that from a head coach?' Akmal remarked. The wicketkeeper-batter also criticised Younis for focusing on non-cricketing matters rather than performance. 'He would ask me, 'Why are you wearing these glasses? Why these shoes?' Instead of focusing on my cricket, he was more interested in such things,' Akmal added. Reflecting on his struggles, Akmal said the constant criticism affected him mentally, but he was supported by senior players. 'The senior players sat me down and told me to ignore these things and play my natural game. They encouraged me to focus on my strengths rather than listening to negativity.' Akmal's comments are the most recent in a long list of criticism aimed towards ex-Pakistani players, especially from the 1990s. In a recent television broadcast, Mohammed Hafeez was also seen criticising former players from the 90s era. Waqar Younis has not yet responded to the allegations.
