In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan’s renowned fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi, made headlines on social media after altering his Twitter profile picture to an all-black image just hours after the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The move triggered intense speculation and widespread debate within the Twitterverse, leaving fans and followers curious about Shaheen’s motives.
The young cricketer, who had previously shown support for Imran Khan by changing his profile picture to one with the former Prime Minister after his earlier arrest in May, raised eyebrows by swapping his DP without providing any accompanying explanation. The tweet accompanying the black profile picture only featured the hashtag ‘#NewProfilePic,’ leaving netizens puzzled about the message Shaheen was trying to convey.
The cryptic tweet, however, was short-lived as it was hastily deleted mere minutes after it was posted. Despite the deletion, Shaheen’s Twitter profile continued to display the enigmatic black image, further fueling speculations and leading to fervent discussions on various social media platforms.
Imran Khan’s recent arrest marks the second time in four months that the former cricket star has faced legal ramifications. The 1992 World Cup-winning captain has been embroiled in a series of legal battles, including a recent conviction in absentia for three years in prison in a corruption case linked to the sale of expensive state gifts during his tenure as Prime Minister.
The judgment came from Additional Judge Humayun Dilawar of the Islamabad-based district and sessions judge, who also imposed a fine of Rs100,000 on Khan. The judge further warned that failure to pay the fine would result in an additional six months of imprisonment for the 70-year-old leader.
Imran Khan had enjoyed significant support from the Pakistan cricket fraternity during his rise to power, and he received widespread condemnation from prominent cricketers like Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis when he survived an assassination attempt earlier in the year.
The sudden change in Shaheen Afridi’s Twitter profile picture raised questions about his allegiance and stance amid the ongoing political developments in Pakistan. Fans and followers took to Twitter to express their opinions, with some interpreting the all-black image as a sign of support for Imran Khan, while others speculated that it might symbolize a neutral position or a statement against the political turmoil.
As the speculations continue to mount, Shaheen Afridi’s social media silence on the matter has only added to the intrigue. With no official statement from the young cricketer, fans and the media eagerly await clarification on his intentions behind the cryptic tweet.
Imran Khan’s legal troubles and political challenges have garnered widespread attention, and the addition of a cricketing icon’s involvement has only intensified the interest surrounding the case. The situation remains fluid, with social media users closely monitoring any further developments in both Imran Khan’s legal battle and Shaheen Afridi’s intriguing social media activity.
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