Ex-PAK skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed's 'so-called female journalist' tweet sparks sexism furore

Former Pakistan cricket team skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has found himself embroiled in a massive controversy over his tweet about a female Pakistani journalist. wicketkeeper-batsman, in a tweet, slammed journalist over her comments on Babar Azam-led team having a fielder less outside 30-yard circle during recently-held India vs Pakistan fixture. 

'Displeased' Sarfaraz Ahmed questions journalist's claims on national television

35-year-old Pakistan cricketer did t specify name of show or journalist, however, her comments on team's performance in high-octane IND vs PAK contest did t go down well Sarfaraz. "Pak had disadvant after 17th over 5 fielders were inside circle cuz of slow over rate & 1 of so called female journalist on national TV bashing Pakistan team after a fighting match & saying na run karte hai na catch pakarte hai kamal hai bhi (sic)," he wrote.

In regard to Sarfaraz's concerns over Pakistan having to concede a penalty for slow over-rate, it is teworthy to mention that Team India also faced similar penalty for maintaining a slow over-rate in final two overs of Pakistan's innings.

ICC had earlier come up with a new rule in January to penalise teams for slow-over rates. According to rules, a fielding side has to be in a position to start last over of a T20I innings within 85 minutes - stipulated time calculated by ICC. If team fails to do so, y will have to be have a fielder less in boundary for number of overs y were short of. 

IND vs PAK: Ar blockbuster encounter likely?

Both India and Pakistan will be facing Hong Kong in ir final match before super st begins. India will play Hong Kong in ir last league st match on Wednesday, August 31, while Pakistan will play same opponent on September 2. Both teams are t only expected to win match but it remains to be seen who will claim top spot in Group A.

As per given schedule, India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2022 match is likely to take place on September 4 in case both teams man to win against Hong Kong. re are chances that both teams could meet again in final if y clear final-four st of tournament. Apart from facing each or, India and Pakistan will face or two teams of Group B on one occasion. finals of Asia Cup 2022 is scheduled for September 11.