A viral tweet claiming Pakistan’s PM announced a week-long holiday after a Hong Kong Sixes win created a storm online before the real story surfaced.
A viral tweet spread rapidly across social media, claiming that Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had announced a one-week national holiday to celebrate the cricket team’s victory in the Hong Kong Sixes. The message caught the attention of fans everywhere, with many believing the country was truly getting a week off to celebrate the win.
The Tweet That Started It All
The post, which looked like it came from the Prime Minister’s official X account, congratulated the national team on winning the Hong Kong Sixes and described the achievement as a moment worth celebrating like a World Cup victory. It even mentioned a one-week holiday to mark the occasion, which sent social media into a frenzy.
Within minutes, fans began sharing the post widely. Memes, jokes, and reactions poured in as people couldn’t believe what they were reading. Some users celebrated the news, while others joked about how cricket had finally given everyone a reason to relax.
Ashwin’s Playful Response
As the post gained attention, another tweet surfaced from an account appearing to belong to Indian cricketer R. Ashwin. The message humorously asked about the victory parade for Pakistan’s cricket team. The exchange between both accounts drew even more attention and laughter from cricket fans across the region.
The Twist Behind The Viral Post
The truth came out soon after, revealing that the viral tweet was not from the Prime Minister’s official account. It was posted from a parody account with a similar name, spelled as Shahbez Sharif instead of Shehbaz Sharif. The Ashwin tweet also came from a parody handle. What seemed like an official announcement was actually a clever social media prank that fooled thousands before being debunked.
The entire situation quickly turned from a shocking headline to one of the funniest viral moments of the week. Online users could not stop laughing at how believable the fake post had appeared.
Pakistan’s Real Achievement
Amid all the humor and online chaos, Pakistan’s cricket team truly did have a reason to celebrate. The men in green defeated Kuwait in the final to lift the Hong Kong Sixes trophy once again. This victory marked their sixth title in the tournament, making them the most successful team in the competition’s history.
Their only defeat came in a close, rain-affected match against India, which they lost by just two runs. India, however, could not maintain their performance and were later eliminated in the group stage after losses to Nepal, Kuwait, and Sri Lanka.
Fans Turn The Moment Into A Meme Fest
After the truth came out, social media users filled timelines with memes, witty comments, and jokes about the “holiday” that never happened. Many called it one of the most entertaining viral stories in recent times, proving how quickly humor spreads in the digital world.
FAQs
- Did Pakistan’s Prime Minister really declare a one-week holiday?
No, the announcement was fake. It originated from a parody account mimicking the Prime Minister’s official handle. - Did Pakistan actually win the Hong Kong Sixes tournament?
Yes, Pakistan’s cricket team won the Hong Kong Sixes title after defeating Kuwait in the final, securing their sixth overall victory. - Who posted the fake holiday announcement?
The viral tweet came from a parody account with a slightly altered spelling of Shehbaz Sharif’s name, written as Shahbez Sharif. - Did R. Ashwin really tweet about Pakistan’s victory parade?
No, that tweet also came from a parody account pretending to be the Indian cricketer. - How did fans react to the incident?
Fans found the situation hilarious. Social media was filled with memes, jokes, and light-hearted comments about the fake holiday and the team’s real win.
