Pakistan vs Australia: Shaniera Akram reveals her team
Shaniera asked her fans to guess who she’d cheer on
Photo: Instagram/Wasim Akram
Shaniera Akram’s timeline was streamed with guesses and suggestions after she tweeted out asking who she would be cheering on in the Pakistan-Australia semi-final today.
A fan tagged Fakhr-e-Alam, who hosts the sports show The Pavilion with Wasim Akram, and asked him if Wasim could let them all know who his wife Shaniera would be supporting in the upcoming high-voltage match in Dubai.
Although fans didn’t get a response from Wasim, Shaniera was quick to notice the query. But without immediately revealing which side she was on, she posed a question on Twitter instead, asking her followers what they think about it.
I want to know from all of you ??? Which team do you guys think I will cheer for??? #AUSvsPAK #T20WorldCup https://t.co/kSgaWqariM
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) November 8, 2021
Some people advised Shaniera to support only her husband, and others suggested Shaniera speak to Sania Mirza about it. Since India packed up after failing to book the semi-final berth, Sania has only her husband, all-rounder Shoaib Malik, to cheer on in the stands.
Shaniera was told by a great number of followers to support Australia without the fear of being trolled, but her loyalties appear to lie with Pakistan.
“My answer is I’d love PAK to win because nothing would make me happier than to see the cricket fanatic country I have grown to love go the distance,” Shaniera tweeted. “Lifting a T20 World Cup would be a dream come true for Pakistan!”
My answer is I’d love PAK to win because nothing would make me happier than to see the cricket fanatic country I have grown to love go the distance. Lifting the #t20WorldCup would be a dream come true for Pakistan! But if Australia win, Ofcourse I’d be really happy too #PAKvAUS
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) November 11, 2021
Shaniera added, however, that she would be equally happy if Australia won the game.
Shaniera’s fans have expressed their gratitude to her for “great support” towards Pakistan, and a few of them have called her answer “diplomatic” and quipped that their Aussie bhabhi is wishing both her “maika” and “sasural”.
Wow!! Thanks for the great support to #Pakistan ur love for @wasimakramlive has indeed made u love #Pakistan & once ppl who get to #Pakistanis in real they love #Pakistan . I wish best of luck to #Australia & #Pakistan both. May the best team win. #cricket #T20WorldCup
— Karim Mombani 🇵🇰🇵🇸 (@KMombani) November 11, 2021
We won’t mind if you support Australia, your love for your country is natural… bt thanks for supporting 🇵🇰 Tons ov love and respect❤
— afshan abbasi (@afshan_abbaci) November 11, 2021
Your mind goes with Australia but heart is with Pakistan.
— FAIZI 💧 (@Faizi99884013) November 11, 2021
ALL THE BEST #PakVsAus
Either Pakistan win or Australia. Atleast for you or Wasim Bhai, the Cup is definitely coming home 😀
— Sameera (@sam_ud_din) November 11, 2021
That’s a diplomatic statement. Now tell me if Pak requires 14 of last 6 balls against Australia then…. What would you pray for? 😛
— Faisal Butt (@faisalbutt74) November 11, 2021
Pakistan and Australia will take to the pitch at 7pm today.
