Support #Bhabi, support Aussies: In Pakistan, Shaniera Akram rules hearts

Published March 29, 2015
Waseem Akram and Shaniera Akram. – Photo courtesy: Shaniera Akram's Twitter account.
Waseem Akram and Shaniera Akram. – Photo courtesy: Shaniera Akram's Twitter account.

Pakistanis are one undeterred nation: after crashing against Australians in the Quarter-Final in ICC World Cup 2015, they have donned the yellow jersey to show their support for the Kangaroos — after all, that is the susraal of the legendary Wasim Akram. The law of rishtedaari commands us to cheer up for them.

With New Zealand choking in the first innings, many took to Twitter to mention Shaniera Akram in their tweets after she wished good luck to her home team, by telling the world that they stood with their Bhabi.

Shaniera Akram became the sole reason for supporting them:

Some were excited about supporting the Aussies:

This one spoke for behalf of all Pakistanis:

We were reminded that it was our moral obligation to do so:

Some prayed that support from Pakistan will ensure a victory for Kangaroos:

This one wants Australia to win at any cost:

Shaniera was also called legendary and the best just like her husband:

The Australian team bashed earlier for not following ethics was also praised:

This one was even up just to support Bhabi:

New Zealand supporters also sugar coated their wishes for her:

The rishtedaari obligation was super important here:

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