Pakistani YouTubers Wasay and Iffy have claimed tat Shahnawaz Dahani was removed from the Pakistan cricket team for his Holi wish
Know more about Shahnawaz Dahani, a 26-year-old fast bowler, who is making waves online after reports emerged indicating that he has been struggling to secure a spot in the national team after wishing his fans and friends Holi!
For the unversed, Dahani, who made his international debut for Pakistan in a T20I match against Bangladesh in November 2021 had so far taken 8 wickets, averaging 40 per wicket, in his over 11 T20I appearances.
Pakistani YouTubers Wasay and Iffy claim Shahnawaz Dahani was removed from the Pakistan cricket team for his Holi wish
In addition, he has also played in two ODIs, securing just one wicket. Despite his challenges at the international level, he has impressive domestic stats, with 69 wickets in 55 T20s and 75 wickets in 38 List A matches.
What Did the Report Reveal?
Even after this impressing performance, Dahani has struggled to secure a consistent spot in the national team for over a year and a half.
According to popular YouTubers, Wasay & Iffy known for their outspoken critiques, this struggle may be linked to a tweet he made during Holi, which allegedly offended some senior members of the Pakistani squad.
The YouTubers claimed that Dahani was asked to delete the tweet, although they did not specify which year the incident occurred.
Pak cricketer Shahnawaz Dahani was kicked out of the team for wishing Happy Holi.
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โHe wins matches in domestic cricket and performs well. Some teammates were upset that he wished Holi to some of his friends on X and asked him to delete the tweet. What kind of drama is this?โ the YouTubers commented.
They also argued that Dahani deserved a place in the Pakistani squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup in India but was overlooked in favor of Haris Rauf, who plays for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Dahani, who represents Multan Sultans in the PSL, has previously expressed his admiration for Indian cricket legend MS Dhoni, describing their meeting during the T20 World Cup in 2021 as a dream come true. Dahani recalled how Dhoniโs advice on life and cricket left a lasting impression on him.
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About Shahnawaz Dahani
Born on August 5, 1998, in a village near Larkana, Sindh, Shahnawaz Dahani, overcame his fatherโs initial opposition to his cricketing aspirations, eventually earning a B.Com degree before pursuing a professional cricket career.
He made his first-class debut in November 2019 for the Sindh cricket team and later debuted in T20 cricket for Multan Sultans in the 2021 Pakistan Super League.
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