Pakistan’s cricket world is often full of surprises, and this time, an unusual incident involving Pakistani cricketer Nida Dar has caught everyone’s attention. On June 30, 2024, Nida had congratulated Team India for winning the T20 World Cup by posting a heartfelt message on social media. However, her post has only now reached the public, two months later, due to Pakistan’s social media restrictions.
Nida Dar’s Message to Team India
Nida Dar, a talented all-rounder in Pakistan’s women’s cricket team, posted two pictures on Instagram featuring Indian cricket icons Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma. In her message, she wrote, “Congratulations Team India for winning the T20 World Cup, a special shoutout to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli who have made a great contribution to world cricket. Your leadership, skill, and perseverance have inspired millions worldwide. Best wishes to you for your retirement from T20 cricket.”
While the message was posted on June 30, it was only made public much later due to a Twitter ban in Pakistan, which delayed her post.
Nida Clarifies the Delay
After realizing her congratulatory message had reached late, Nida took to social media again to clarify the situation. In her latest post, she explained, “I had initially posted this on June 30, 2024, but due to the Twitter ban in Pakistan, it got posted last night, which I came to know through the media. I am attaching both the pictures with this post.”
Social Media Bans in Pakistan
Pakistan is known for imposing sudden restrictions on social media platforms, which often hinders the flow of communication from within the country. Nida’s delayed post highlights the unpredictable nature of such bans. In recent years, Pakistan has occasionally blocked or restricted platforms like Twitter and Facebook, creating difficulties for citizens to share their views with the outside world.
Despite the delay, Nida’s message to Team India, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma reflects the mutual respect and admiration that exists between cricketers across borders, even during challenging times. Fans of Nida Dar and Indian cricket will be glad that her message, though late, has finally reached its destination.
