Pakistan Fans Continue To Bully Azam Khan on Social Media After Video at New York Food Stall Goes Viral

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Despite deleting all his Instagram posts, Azam Khan continues to face social media bullying by Pakistan fans. The criticism, largely centred on his fitness, has intensified after a recent incident following Pakistan's narrow defeat to India in match number 19 of the ongoing 2024 T20 World Cup.

The 'Men in Green' fell short of a modest target of 120, finishing at 113-7 on June 9 on a seamer-friendly Nassau County surface. Also read: Most Runs in T20 World Cup | Most Wickets | Most Sixes | Complete Points Table

Azam Khan, Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter, became a focal point of fan frustration when he was spotted enjoying street food in New York shortly after the loss. This incident followed Pakistan's second consecutive defeat in the tournament, having previously lost to the USA on June 6.

Dropped from the playing XI against India after scoring a duck against the USA, Azam's fitness and on-field performance were already under heavy scrutiny.

A video of Azam Khan eating a burger and pizza at a New York street food stall quickly went viral, sparking a storm of criticism from fans. Many expressed their disappointment and frustration over what they perceived as a lack of seriousness from the cricketer following such a critical loss.

Fans took to Twitter to voice their displeasure, with some reactions capturing the general sentiment:

"Azam Khan apna career khatay hue" (Azam Khan is eating away his career), one fan tweeted. Another sarcastically remarked, "Only Azam Khan Enjoy This World Cup 🔥🤣." A third fan added, "Bc Azam Khan, raat bhar gam mai pizza, Burger khaya hai" (Azam Khan has eaten pizza and burger all night in sorrow).

Highlighting the perceived indifference, a user tweeted, "Aag Lage Chahe Basti Mai, lekein mai to nachu masti mai" (Let the neighborhood burn, I'll still dance in joy).

Another fan commented, "Honestly, these guys don't care about cricket; they just went to the USA for a vacation. 😂" Echoing a similar sentiment, one said, "Bhai khana thodi chod dega. Tu bhi yaar kuch bhi matlab😂🤣" (Brother, he won't leave food. You also, anything seriously 😂🤣).

Yet another tweet read, "Aag lagi basti main, Azam apni masti mein!" (The neighborhood is on fire, Azam is enjoying himself).

Azam Khan has faced consistent criticism for his fitness and form. His decision to enjoy a meal publicly after a crucial defeat has only added to the scrutiny. This incident shows the intense pressure and expectations placed on athletes, especially after poor performances on significant stages.