Iftikhar Ahmed’s recent Instagram story has garnered significant attention and triggered mixed reactions from fans and followers. The story raised questions about its intent and message, leaving many wondering whether it was aimed at fellow players or selectors.
The Pakistan cricketer, who last represented the national team during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, struggled to make an impact during the tournament. He played two matches, scoring just 18 runs at an average of 11.50, and was subsequently dropped from the squad for the tours to Australia and South Africa.
Following the World Cup, Iftikhar Ahmed participated in the Champions T20 Cup, where he represented the Markhors and helped them finish as runners-up. In the tournament, he played 10 matches, scoring 169 runs at an average of 21.12. His highest score was 66, including one half-century, and he hit four boundaries and 12 sixes.
On Tuesday, Iftikhar posted a compelling video on his Instagram story that quickly went viral. The video featured Pakistan’s white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan, vice-captain Salman Ali Agha, and former captain Shaheen Afridi attempting sixes but getting dismissed. In contrast, the second part of the video showed Iftikhar successfully hitting sixes.
The captions in the video added fuel to the speculation, with the first part reading, “Hitting sixes in Australia is not easy,” followed by the second part, which stated, “Unless you are Iftikhar.”
The story quickly spread across other social media platforms, sparking various interpretations from fans. Some speculated that it was a subtle dig at his teammates, while others believed it might be a message aimed at selectors. However, the true intent behind the post remains unclear.
