Pakistan demands Dr. Nauman Niaz to resign

Tuesday (yesterday) night was surely the night which will be remembered by all the citizens of Pakistan. Not just for the good reason of amazing victory against New Zealand but surely the incident during a post-match analysis during a live show between speedster Shoaib Akhtar and show host Dr. Nauman Niaz.

Shoaib Akhtar resigned live from the national television channel. After Dr. Nauman Niaz’s rude behaviour towards the speed star, Shoaib Akhtar took the step. He was talking about Haris Rauf’s development and journey, but the show host interrupted him and told Shoaib to leave the show which was being aired live. This left the former paceman in an awkward position after which Shoaib decided to quit and resign during the live coverage of the post-analysis show regarding the Pakistan vs New Zealand match.

Pakistani citizens have not taken this lightly, they have come forward on social media platforms to show their displeasure towards Dr. Nauman Niaz and their solidarity with paceman Shoaib Akhtar.

PTV has formed a special committee to investigate the incident and give a proper report. Meanwhile, netizens are demanding resignation from Dr. Nauman Niaz and tweets are flooding in.

Former legendary cricketer David Gower was not happy with the incident.

#ShoaibAkhtar has resigned and left the show. The damage control by doc didn't work. Even David Gower shown his displeasure.

Nauman Niaz must be sacked. pic.twitter.com/goDVJqS17Z

— Munawar (@2munawar) October 26, 2021

One user was quite vocal about his stance and opinion.

I stand with #ShoaibAkhtar .
Shame on u so called #NoumanNiaz
I req @fawadchaudhry to expel nouman naiz from ptv. He distroy ptv cricket & football team during PMLN tenure pic.twitter.com/ZotXeNkZS9

— Taimoor Kayani (@Taimoor092) October 27, 2021

#NaumanNiaz#ShoaibAkhtar#PtvSports @fawadchaudhry #ShoaibAkhtar4million
WHO THE HELL IS THAT #nomanniaz does anyone know him pic.twitter.com/wlIztq5wXZ

— ishaq (@ishaqikhan) October 27, 2021

Netizen demands the host to be fired.

Without going into who was right or wrong in this argument between Shoaib Akhtar & Nauman Niaz, just on merit alone; a host on state owned channel threatening to kick out a guest sporting legend OnAir, is simply outrageous & calls for the host to be fired.pic.twitter.com/FLiFc7IfhM https://t.co/3myNPq9W3b

— Malik Khurram Khan Dehwar (@KhurramDehwar) October 26, 2021

#SackNaumanNiaz is trending on Twitter.

All friends are requested to tweet with #SackNaumanNiaz to support our National hero & legend @shoaib100mph . #SackNaumanNiaz #ShoaibAkhtar pic.twitter.com/y8JjDoRbyF

— Mohsin Riaz Gondal (@Mohsensays) October 27, 2021

Reham Khan shared her opinion.

How can an absolute nobody speak to Shoaib Akhtar like that on national tv?? Simply unacceptable & utterly obnoxious. This is what happens when upstarts are elevated. #ShoaibAkhtar is a legend!!!

— Reham Khan (@RehamKhan1) October 27, 2021

Waqar Zaka urges the nation to unfollow and ask Dr. Nauman Niaz for resignation.

https://twitter.com/ZakaWaqar/status/1453279281937780737

This is what Shoaib Akhtar has to say regarding yesterday’s incident.

Multiple clips are circulating on social media so I thought I shud clarify. pic.twitter.com/ob8cnbvf90

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 26, 2021

and seniors and millions watching. I tried to save everyone from embarrassment by saying I was pulling dr nomans leg with this mutual understanding that dr noman will also politely apologise and we will move on with the show ,which he refused to do. Then I had no other choice .

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 26, 2021

Dr. Nauman Niaz tweeted his opinion about last night’s incident.

I wonder why one has to be reminded @shoaib100mph is a star. He has been the best of the best, he shall always be. He has brought laurels to the country is undeniable. One side of the story always attracts nonetheless having been friends for ages I’ll always wish him the best.

— Dr. Nauman Niaz (@DrNaumanNiaz) October 26, 2021

One thing is absolutely clear, people on social media are not happy about how Dr. Nauman Niaz being a show host handled the situation. Netizens are openly criticizing Dr. Nauman Niaz on social media platforms and showing love and support for Shoaib Akhtar.

Update

After the heated incident in the post-match analysis show between the host Dr. Nauman Niaz and panellist Shoaib Akhtar, PTV Sports mentioned that both of them will be off aired until the inquiry of the committee regarding the incident concludes. World’s fastest bowler, Shoaib Akhtar has given his reply to the latest development.

Well thats hilarious.
I resigned in front of 220 million Pakistanis & billions across the world.
Is PTV crazy or what? Who are they to off air me? https://t.co/514Mk0c64e

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 28, 2021