After India’s emphatic victory over Australia in The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, there was a flow of congratulatory messages from cricketers and fans from around the world. Pakistani players, who usually share a love-hate bond with Indian cricketers lauded team India’s performance down under. Also many Pakistani fans sent accross some congratulatory messages.
Former Pakistan captain, Wasim Akram said that India’s win after getting all-out for 36 in the first match of the series was ‘inspiring for others’ and that he has never seen a ‘bold, brave & boisterous Asian team’ like this before. See what exactly he said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Incredible Test & series win for India have not seen a bold, brave & boisterous Asian team on a tougher tour of Australia. No adversity could stop them, frontline players injured, & won after a remarkable turn around from the depths of 36 all out, inspiring for others.kudos India</p>— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) <a >January 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Shoaib Akhtar who troubled India’s greats in the first decade of this century by his fast deliveries was fast to congratulate India on the win. He was all praises for the dramatic turnaround in the Test series. He tweeted:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">From 36 all out in the same series to winning it on Australia soil. Wow. <a >#IndiavsAustralia</a> <a >#BorderGavaskarTrophy</a> <a >https://t.co/V96MdnHCAC</a></p>— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) <a >January 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Many Pakistan cricket fans also tweeted in support of team India. A rare sight when there was no hate between the Netizens of both the countries. Here’s a look at the tweets of Pakistani fans:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Amazing scenes. <a >#AUSvsIND</a> <a >#GabbaTest</a> <a >#INDvsAUSTest</a> <a >#brisbanetest</a> <a >pic.twitter.com/Z7rrwXXmqv</a></p>— Anns Zaffar Khan 🏏 (@ANNSZaffarKhan) <a >January 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congrats India,Love from Pakistan .<br>A very Well deserved Series Victoy.<br>Simply Hats off👍👍<br><br>Watch my review on Indian victory <a >https://t.co/dp04m9qw2U</a></p>— Ahsan Ali🇵🇰 (@Ahsanali100gmai) <a >January 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Superb Indian batting 💐 congratulations from Pakistan 🇵🇰</p>— Dr.iftikhar (@DriftikharPTI) <a >January 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
'Congratulations India' was also trending on Pakistan's Twitter:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations India is top trend in Pakistan is also a miracle. Amazing Match What a great Fight back By Indian Cricket Team.<br>What a series, Historical & Miracle Victory. Team India's great effort is worth watching .Keep it up.🏏🏏 From Pakistan.😍🤗 <a >#AUSvsIND</a> <a >pic.twitter.com/lc7Ql7C93Q</a></p>— Mohammad Hazran🇵🇰 (@KhazranSays) <a >January 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The evergreen Shahid Afridi, who is trying his luck in showbiz these days has also tweeted congratulating India’s win. He praised Team India’s performance even after facing so many injury problems. Have a look at what Afridi had to say:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Incredible performance India! Despite so many injuries and setbacks India have pulled off an astonishing series win. Congratulations to Indian team, this series will be remembered for a long time👏</p>— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) <a >January 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Other cricketers like Kamran Akmal and Danish Kaneria also praised the efforts of the Indian team:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Historical victory Team india <a >#INDvAUS</a> test series will be remembered always.what an achievement Unbelievable performances <a >@RealShubmanGill</a> <a >@RishabhPant17</a> M.Siraj <a >@imShard</a> all round performance <a >@Sundarwashi5</a> <a >@cheteshwar1</a> under amazing captaincy of <a >@ajinkyarahane88</a> Congratulations</p>— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) <a >January 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Australia never lost in Brisbane since 1988,Team India ney Ithias likh diya Brisbane mein by beating Australia and 2nd consecutive Test series win on Australian soil click the link <a >https://t.co/ogit5HJQx5</a></p>— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) <a >January 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Looks like whatever aggression we get to see on the pitch between India and Pakistan players is limited only to the field. Off the field, the players don’t shy away from appreciating each other’s performances.