“Franchise is my baby”, Sammy Rejects Rumour of Rift With Peshawar Zalmi Post Cryptic Tweet

The Windies T20 stalwart has repeatedly expressed his love for Pakistan's Premier Super League but his cryptic tweet after being sidelined from Peshawar Zalmi's playing XI in a recent match led to rumours over things not being the best between him and his franchise .

Darren Sammy

New Delhi: West Indian T20 specialist Darren Sammy who is known for his all-round exploits in the money spinning T20 leagues around the World is a fan favourite and crowd puller when it comes to Pakistan Super League. The Windies T20 stalwart has repeatedly expressed his love for Pakistan's Premier Super League but his cryptic tweet after being sidelined from  Zalmi's playing XI in a recent match against Karachi Kings led to rumours over things not being the best between him and his franchise Peshawar Zalmi.

I can’t believe that the media would think that my bro @JAfridi10 and I would ever have an issue. I’m actually laughing at this. Listen guys I love this man as my own brother. Are u guys serious @PeshawarZalmi is my baby and nothing comes between us. Absolutely nothing. pic.twitter.com/oRc5J5EiCN

— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) March 3, 2020

However, Sammy cleared the air over the brewing controversy by rejecting the rumors of clash between himself and team owner Javed Afridi, Sammy made it clear that “nothing comes between” him and the franchise. “Are u guys serious @PeshawarZalmi is my baby and nothing comes between us. Absolutely nothing!” The talks of Sammy being honoured with the honourary Pakistani citizenship have been doing the rounds and it may soon become a reality, as has been suggested by Zalmi owner Javed Afridi. Sammy was also one of the first international stars to speak in favour of cricket being resumed in Pakistan. While there's no denying the role he has played in the resurrection of cricket in Pakistan, but the tweet he posted on social media raised many doubts in the minds of fans. "I’ve learned that you are important until you’ve completed your role. #dealingwithhumans," the tweet read. Some also suggested that the Zalmi management isn't happy with Sammy's behaviour.