A social media storm erupted after a supposed tweet from Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif claimed that the government had announced a one-week national holiday to celebrate Pakistan’s victory in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament. The post quickly went viral, leaving many users amused and others questioning if the news was real.
The Viral Tweet That Fooled the Internet
The tweet read:
“Congratulations Pakistan cricket team on winning the Hong Kong Super Sixes. Although we can’t beat Indian commentators XI, this victory is nothing short of a World Cup win! I would like to declare 1-week national holiday on this joyous occasion.”
The message was widely shared across social media platforms, sparking both laughter and disbelief. Many users jokingly celebrated the “holiday” announcement, while others were baffled as to why a week-long break would be declared for a relatively small cricket tournament.
The Reality Check
The viral post, however, turned out to be completely fake. The tweet originated from a parody account named “Shahbez Sharif”, not the official verified account of Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
Adding to the chaos, another parody account impersonating Indian cricketer R. Ashwin responded humorously, calling for a victory parade — which further fueled the social media frenzy.
Eventually, users realized that the entire thread was just a meme fest, and not an official statement from any real government or cricket authority.
Pakistan’s Real Achievement
While the “holiday” was a hoax, Pakistan’s cricket team did achieve a genuine milestone. The team defeated Kuwait to lift the Hong Kong Sixes title for a record sixth time, making them the most successful side in the tournament’s history.
Pakistan’s only defeat in the event came against India, losing by just two runs. Ironically, that was India’s only win in the competition, as they suffered defeats to Nepal, Kuwait, and Sri Lanka.
Social Media Reactions
The mix-up led to countless memes and humorous takes online. Fans from both Pakistan and India joined in, turning the fake tweet into one of the funniest cricket-related viral moments of the week.
Conclusion
In reality, no national holiday was declared by Pakistan’s Prime Minister. The viral tweet was nothing more than a clever parody that successfully fooled thousands on social media. Still, Pakistan’s victory in the Hong Kong Sixes remains a proud moment for their cricket fans — even without a week-long celebration.