The excitement surrounding the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is palpable as the commencement date of the tournament approaches closer. Cricket enthusiasts from all over the globe are eagerly anticipating the return of their favorite players and teams, with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and their iconic skipper, Virat Kohli, at the forefront of discussions. While RCB boasts a passionate fanbase, their quest for an elusive IPL title continues and fans this time around have high hopes from their favourite franchise.
Fans’ wish to see Babar Azam in RCB colours
Recently, amidst the buzz, a cricket fan from Pakistan sparked a lighthearted exchange on social media by expressing a dream scenario of seeing Babar Azam donning the RCB jersey alongside Kohli. This sentiment was accompanied by edited images featuring Babar, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan all three in IPL attire, igniting playful banter across the cricketing community.
“Dream for many Indian and Pakistani cricket fans,” wrote the Pakistan fan.
Dream for many Indian and Pakistani cricket fans….#PSL2024 #IPL2024 #INDvENG #ViratKohli #BabarAzam𓃵 @avinasharyan09 @harbhajan_singh @mufaddal_vohra pic.twitter.com/Bt3nXeAmoA
— Ali Raza Alam- Cricketer (@alirazaalam123) March 14, 2024
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Harbhajan Singh’s witty retort to fans’ desire
The tweet caught the attention of veteran Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who is well-known for his wit and humour. In his trademark style, Harbhajan responded with a hilarious quip, urging the fan to “wake up from the dream” and playfully suggesting that cricket enthusiasts in India have no such fantasies.
“No indian hv such dreams… you guys plz stop dreaming…wake up now,” wrote Harbhajan accompanied by three laughing emojis.
No indian hv such dreams .. you guys plz stop dreaming 😴😂😂 wake up now https://t.co/EmraFXiIah
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 15, 2024
Harbhajan’s light-hearted remark not only added a touch of humour to the conversation but also highlighted the underlying political tensions that influence cricketing dynamics between India and Pakistan. It is worth mentioning that due to diplomatic strains, Pakistani cricketers are barred from participating in the IPL, leading to wistful musings like the one expressed by the fan.
As Babar, Shaheen and Rizwan currently continue to showcase their talents in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the anticipation for IPL 2024 has reached a fever pitch. With the tournament set to commence on March 22, cricket aficionados are gearing up for thrilling encounters, starting with RCB’s clash against reigning champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in the tournament opener.
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