Mic drop moment! From 'fun start' to 'fun end': Pakistan captain's brutal reply to Dinesh Karthik | Cricket News - The Times of India
In a dramatic twist at the Hong Kong Sixes final, the Pakistan national cricket team not only secured a record-sixth title but also turned social-media heat into a spotlight moment when skipper Muhammad Shahzad responded sharply to former Indian player Dinesh Karthik. India had kicked off the tournament with a narrow win over Pakistan, prompting Karthik’s cheeky post: “Fun start to Hong Kong Sixes. Winning against Pak.” However India’s campaign unravelled thereafter, while Pakistan regrouped and surged to dominate the final with a 43-run triumph over Kuwait national cricket team. After lifting the trophy, Shahzad posted a counter-message: “Fun end to the Hong Kong Sixes. Business as usual.” The captain’s timing and tone resonated widely, underlining that fun may start the event—but it’s the finish that counts.
The Key points
- India defeated Pakistan early in the Hong Kong Sixes but failed to maintain momentum.
- Dinesh Karthik’s post after that win read: “Fun start to Hong Kong Sixes. Winning against Pak.”
- Pakistan recovered following the loss and marched to the final undefeated.
- In the final, Pakistan beat Kuwait by 43 runs to clinch their sixth title.
- That victory made Pakistan the most successful team in the history of the tournament.
- Muhammad Shahzad mirrored Karthik’s phrasing in his own caption: “Fun end to the Hong Kong Sixes.”
- The Pakistani captain added the hashtag #WeHaveARealTrophy to drive the message home.
- The turnaround highlighted a contrast between India’s early cheer and Pakistan’s eventual dominance.
- The exchange underscores how social-media jabs can fuel on-field motivation—and off-field headlines.
- Shahzad’s timely retort became a talking point beyond the pitch, growing into a cultural meme of sporting vindication.
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