No shame in bringing water bottles for players: Misbah on Sarfaraz controversy

Pakistan Cricket Team Head Coach Misbah ul Haq commented on the recent episode inviting former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who brought out water bottles for his teammates whilst they batted during the first Test match against England, inciting criticism on Twitter.

“Such talk can only originate in Pakistan,” says Misbah. “I remember my time, when against Australia, I was the captain and I was sitting outside and I went in as a 12th man. In my opinion, there is no shame in this,” he added.

Misbah praised Sarfaraz, calling him a great person and a good cricketer.

“Sarfaraz knows it’s a team game and when your three to four players are practicing and not available, he knows whoever is available has to help out,” he added.

“It’s not a matter of disrespect,” he said. “It is the sign of a good team.”

Here;s how Twitter reacted to Sarfaraz bringing water and shoes for his teammates.

Why our media is not showing that India's best Captain who won the 2012 world cup
Can become a water boy, then why not Sarfaraz Ahmed?#SarfarazAhmed#ENGvsPAK pic.twitter.com/wWJ6V9B9VN

— KAMRAN PTI (@KAMRANPTI18) August 7, 2020

Un logo ko sharam aani chahye jo Sarfaraz se joooty uthwa rahe hai, Maine kabhi nahi dekha k senior player/Captain jooty utha rha hoo, This type of behavior with a captain who won us Champion trophy is very Bad. This is not the way to treat our HEROES#PakvEng #SarfarazAhmed pic.twitter.com/C8Jjs2e5Pe

— Tanveer Ahmed (@ImTanveerA) August 7, 2020

Misbah's reply at the press conference "even I carried the drinks for the team in Australia" #SarfarazAhmed #PAKvENG pic.twitter.com/NS6JosAldS

— Balaj Khan (@Cancerian94) August 7, 2020

U19 WC Winner
CT 2017 Winner
Made Pakistan No.1 side of T20
11 T20 Series Victory in a row as a captain but some people are not happy with team management sending #SarfarazAhmed as water boy but i believe representing your country in any form is an honor he is doing his job pic.twitter.com/cAGW06PAan

— HamzaKaleem23 (@HKaleem23) August 7, 2020

There is no shame in bringing drinks on the field for your team. Lagta hai some people still haven’t learnt anything from COVID ? Let’s rise above this negative mindset. @TheRealPCB @SarfarazA_54 @TeamQuetta #SarfarazAhmed pic.twitter.com/JZS12Fc00y

— Bilal Ashraf (@IamBilalAshraf) August 7, 2020