Ex- Pakistan Skipper Posts Bizarre 'T20 World Cup' Message For India, Deletes It Later

05.09.2024 - 10:27 sports.ndtv.com

Former Pakistan women's cricket team skipper Nida Dar took to social media to praise the Indian men's cricket team for winning the T20 World Cup and even hailed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli - two star players who retired from the format following the competition.

However, the problem is that it came more than two months after the final took place. India defeated South Africa to clinch the T20 World Cup trophy on June 29 and the performance was lauded by both fans and experts alike.

As a result, her social post caught everyone by surprise and users were quick to troll her. "Congrats to India on winning the @T20WorldCup 2024!

A special shoutout to @ImRo45 @imVkohli for their immense contributions to world cricket. Your leadership, skill, and dedication have inspired millions around the world.

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