Malala Yousufzai was seen supporting Pakistan at the opening ceremony of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in London.
https://twitter.com/Mr_Aries_/status/1133773103279091764
Sharing her thoughts over Pakistan maintaining seventh place with 38 points during the ODI games, Malala trolled the Indian team saying that in comparison, they scored the last position with only 19 points. “Pakistan, we were okay, not too bad, came number 7 but India came last!” she said.
https://twitter.com/SehrPirzada/status/1133964842086391808
She further added that she hopes that the game unites people and is played in the right spirit, but it was too late!
You know it’s going to be a great World Cup when you’ve got a Nobel Peace prize winner kicking this off. @Malala spreading the 💞#CWC19 pic.twitter.com/GyfXifqsom
— Cricinfo (@cricinfo) May 30, 2019
The Pakistanis were all for it!
Just got back from the #CWC19 opening ceremony. Can not describe the feeling i felt when they said "representing Pakistan, is Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai"… i had goosebumps.. everyone cheered for her! Oh and we beat India in the 60 second cricket challenge 😆
— Disgruntled Cyber Warrior (@lilmisskhawaja) May 29, 2019
In fact, they were loving it!
"Pakistan, we were okay, not too bad, came No. 7…. but India came last!", Malala Yousufzai.
Trolling Indians in London 😂😂#CWC19 pic.twitter.com/S6AqVz78Kd
— S A A D 🇵🇰 (@iSaadSays22) May 29, 2019
Some even offered a bit of Burnol to, you know, soothe the burn
https://twitter.com/Minoshad/status/1133860871489372160
For some, she made their day!
Well done malala u made my day (india is on last we) 😂 #SarfarazAhmed pic.twitter.com/mKrnPUW6bl
— moosek (@CoolMoosek) May 29, 2019
Finally, someone sane!
I understand your sentiments but I am inclined to think she said that in zest. Besides, it’s just sports and we do take sides. Isn’t it?
— Vishwajeet Kumar (@Vishwajeet_CEL) May 31, 2019
Yaaas!
https://twitter.com/VanditSrinivas/status/1134273173820624897
True that, it wasn’t that deep y’all!
https://twitter.com/nialIhozier/status/1134242861401067520
Couldn’t agree more!
Indians get angry for a Pakistani supporting Pakistan is the saddest thing I've seen all day.
— Immanuel Kant dance sala (@AdityaNotChopra) May 30, 2019
And again, people these days can be triggered by almost anything!
They had a mini competition during the opening ceremony. Pakistan came 7th and Infia came in 10th. That's what all these people in the comments are losing their minds over an questioning a girl's integrity and motives over.
— SallySal (@SalmanShabbar) May 30, 2019
Exactly, repeat after me: it’s just a game!
Calm down man. It's just a game. Not even an official match. Shes Pakistani, theres a rivalry. It's actually quite funny.
— SallySal (@SalmanShabbar) May 30, 2019
Ooof!
https://twitter.com/DmisterH/status/1134222952147427333
Although the comment was meant to be taken on a lighter note, not everyone took it in the right spirit, with some people on Twitter calling it a display of hate towards India.
https://twitter.com/TrulyMonica/status/1134011334155096065
Some said the fame had gotten to her head
https://twitter.com/mechankris/status/1134010165437521920
Some were confused as to why she was invited
Don't know why ICC invited Malala, that Nobel Prize winner said Pakistan will be happy that they came 7th(in 60 second game) because India came last. Absolute state of her who came representing Pakistan.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 29, 2019
Well, I kinda agree here
https://twitter.com/taragi_megha/status/1134297390838628352
Well…
Nobel Peace Prize Winner – tells the crowd, "Pakistan, we were okay, not too bad, came No.7.. but India came last!"
"A Pakistani will remain Pakistani" no matter how many awards/prizes conferred on him/her.#Malala @Malalahttps://t.co/3z7khWF9IA pic.twitter.com/th9ClAkt31
— Ramchandar Dugyala (@Dugyala27) May 30, 2019
Some added in a pinch of humour
https://twitter.com/PrateekBirthal/status/1133975525699887104
Some called her a typical Pakistani for sharing such thoughts
https://twitter.com/akshaypasu/status/1133781201947226115
Apt!
Malala said in World Cup opening ceremony that Pakistan is 7th but that’s no problem Bcz India is last is just like your mum asking you for your result and instead you tell her ke Ami wo Naila aunty ka beta bhi fail huwa hai
— Thunderous tranquility (@Thunderoustran1) May 30, 2019
But some of them had killer comebacks, for real!
https://twitter.com/jayaranga/status/1134218179687804930
Some called it an obsession
What is Pakistan's fixation with India, especially when you have 6 people ahead of you but India coming last matters more? This is from someone who doesn't even live in the country anymore, won a Nobel Peace Prize, and is supposed to be the 'change'. #ObsessionIsReal #Malala https://t.co/G06kEhvJP3
— Sam (@samantha_389) May 30, 2019
People were so furious that they started swearing, tsk tsk!
https://twitter.com/sonu_1997/status/1134033482479484929
Some had their ‘theories!’
https://twitter.com/ta_hass/status/1134221147623628802
What do you think about Malala’s statement in the opening ceremony? Are people taking it out of context and over-reacting or are people too sensitive to take a joke? Let us know in the comments below!