Updated December 20th, 2021 at 19:24 IST

Ex-Pakistan pacer says IPL features low-quality bowling; netizens ask to consult 'doctor'

Former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed has been slammed by Indian fans who have provided him with a reality check after his controversial statements about the IPL.

Reported by: Vidit Dhawan
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Former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed has been slammed by Indian fans who have provided him with a reality check following his controversial remarks about the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The 49-year old reignited the IPL vs PSL debate as he praised the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for the quality bowling seen there, stating that he could not see the same in matches taking place in India.

Fans provide Aaqib Javed with a reality check over IPL vs PSL comments

While speaking to PTV Sports as quoted by Samaa TV, Aaqib Javed said, "This [PSL] is the most interesting league in the world, if there are no interruptions due to COVID-19 or anything else, because of the nature of the pitches. For instance, Lahore’s pitch has some support for the bowlers, whereas you see higher scores in Karachi. On the other hand, if you look at IPL, there is only one type of cricket being played there due to extremely flat surfaces and low-quality bowling."

The former Pakistani pacer, who is the head coach of Lahore Qalandars, passed these remarks ahead of the seventh edition of the PSL that begins on January 27. The tournament will take place in Karachi and Lahore.

Javed's remarks have undoubtedly not gone down well amongst Indian fans, who have provided him and Pakistan fans with a harsh reality check. One Indian fan gave a strong response as they stated that PSL is not even the second-best franchise league in the world. He only believed that the pace bowling seen in the league is decent, but they too prosper because the league does not feature 'good quality overseas batters' and because Pakistan has never produced 'good batsmen.'

Another social media user hopes that Aaqib Javed will consult 'a good mental doctor' as 'all the best players in the world want to play' in the IPL as compared to the PSL.

Meanwhile, another netizen provided the former Pakistan pacer with a harsh reality check as they explained how the IPL had higher popularity than even the globally famous English Premier League. He also expressed confidence over IPL becoming the biggest sports league in the world in the coming few years.

Image: IPLT20.com/BCCI, Facebook@AaqibJaved

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Published December 20th, 2021 at 17:16 IST