English Batsman's Reply To Pakistani Who Abused Him For Skipping PSL Final

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Luke Wright, who took to Twitter to share the news of him opting out of the PSL final, faced plenty of flak from Pakistani fans.

Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright and Tymal Mills on Wednesday refused to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final in Lahore over security concerns, causing major disappointment to the local fans. The trio took the call despite being offered lucrative bonuses. This development also dealt a major blow to Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) efforts to convince the cricket world that Pakistan was safe to play international cricket going forward. All three English players were part of the Quetta Gladiators franchise, which qualified for the final.

Luke Wright, who took to Twitter to share the news of him opting out of the PSL final, faced plenty of flak from Pakistani fans.

It's with a heavy heart I will not be coming to Lahore. I have a young family and for me a game of cricket is just not worth the risk 1/3

— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) February 28, 2017
I'm sorry as I know how much it means to you all and hopefully in the future the safety will not be in doubt to come play there. 2/3

— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) February 28, 2017
Thanks once again to @TeamQuetta and @thePSLt20 for having me. Such lovely people. Great tournament with so much talent. See u soon ???? 3/3

— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) February 28, 2017
However, one individual in particular crossed the line as he attacked Wright over his decision. Wright, though, did not lose his cool and silenced him with some basic logic.

**** of you twat ! Millions live in this city and we all have families too. We are a peaceful nation and you will see that !! https://t.co/dPuYCTeY2Z

— Mustafa Khalid Lone (@mustafa_lone) March 1, 2017
Not sure you are very peaceful with a message like that!! https://t.co/oFRLCyV0ek

— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) March 1, 2017
PSL chairman Najam Sethi has prepared a secondary list of foreign players many of them retired or not well known for an emergency players draft to be held for the two finalists if their main overseas players don't travel to Lahore.

Even the foreign commentators have backed out from travelling to Lahore for the final.

As a result, the PCB has been forced to sign an emergency deal with a Dubai based TV production company to produce the final in Lahore. The ones who were contracted during the Dubai leg --Sunset and Vine Television -- have also pulled out.


https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/eng...who-abused-him-for-skipping-psl-final-1665364

 

[Aawish]

I hope Indian are happy now.

 

[Jugger]

I hope Indian are happy now.

I am not happy, why would any normal human being be happy when people are being killed?

 

[The Sandman]

Abusing him was wrong people need to control their emotions it's his right to deny and our duty to present a positive image of our country and with messages like these it ain't gonna help us.

 

[Proudpakistaniguy]

Yes its their right to play or not play in Pakistan. You cannot force them and very stupid behaviour of those who are insulting them

 

[adil_minhas]

I hope Indian are happy now.

About what?

 

[Jungibaaz]

We shouldn't criticise them for rightly having concerns for their safety. And even we should be careful with our confidence lest it backfire on us.

 

[Proudpakistaniguy]

Bud se budnaam bura in case of Pakistan. Our reputation of unsafe country is not as bad in reality as its being portray and percieved but i think its in agreement that international players will have a choice to say yes or no if any match shift to Pakistan so cannot blame them..

 

[suresh1773]

I hope Indian are happy now.

Were u happy when Luke Wright was abused by Pakistani fans

 

[Safriz]

We should damn care which foreign player takes part in PSL or not .
We should be happy that we are being able to hold the event In Pakistan despite India's worst terrorism to stop it.

 

[YeBeWarned]

Abuse to Sportsman is condemn able its their right to come or not ..

 

[Areesh]

Were u happy when Luke Wright was abused by Pakistani fans

Nope. That Pakistani should have abused you.

 

[xyxmt]

What is a big fing deal, just play with local players

 

[Post Colonnial]

May be India can show some kindness and host the PSL final in one of their venues?

 

[suresh1773]

Nope. That Pakistani should have abused you.

Sorry,I am not playing for PSL nor I watch PSL but it is wrong to criticize English players for not playing in Pakistan. I can understand in the absence of foreign players,PSL would be some local tournament.