Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha’s wife, Sabba Manzer, responded to online threats aimed at her and her son following the national team’s loss to England in the recently concluded T20 World Cup Super 8 fixture in Kandy. Pakistan suffered a two-wicket defeat at the hands of England, which helped the Poms qualify for the semi-finals and push Pakistan to the brink of elimination. Their exit, however, is now imminent with New Zealand crushing Sri Lanka in their latest game in Colombo, leaving Pakistan with a bare minimum chance to cruise.&nbsp;Pakistan barely looked convincing in this T20 World Cup edition. Despite playing in familiar subcontinental conditions, with Sri Lanka hosting all their matches, Pakistan narrowly won their tournament opener against the Netherlands before flooring the USA. After losing to India by 76 runs, their biggest margin of defeat against their arch-rivals in the competition’s history, Pakistan crushed Namibia by over 100 runs in their last league match.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-wont-tolerate-it-shahid-afridi-on-bruising-son-in-law-shaheen-s-ego-for-team-s-sake-1772096433429">‘He won’t tolerate it’: Shahid Afridi on bruising son-in-law Shaheen’s ego for team’s sake</a> &nbsp;Moving to the Super 8 stage, Pakistan’s first match against New Zealand was washed out due to rain, with the two teams gaining one point each. Against England in their must-win tie, Pakistan did challenge the Poms, but failed, as England beat them by two wickets, thanks to a record-breaking hundred by Harry Brook. &nbsp;Although that loss pushed Pakistan closer to the exit than the semis spot, it turned vile as Pakistani fans took to social media to target team captain Salman Ali Agha’s wife and son, abusing and threatening them. Responding to this shock reaction from the countless cricket fans across the globe, Salman’s wife took to her Instagram handle, posting, “Sending me and my innocent son abuse is not going to win the World Cup Pakistani fans.”<h3>Can Pakistan still qualify for the T20 World Cup semis?</h3>Team Pakistan stays afloat in the T20 World Cup semis race despite Sri Lanka’s latest defeat. For them to advance to the next round, Pakistan must hope for England to beat New Zealand in their last Super 8 match, while also considering that the Men in Green will stand against the tournament’s co-hosts.&nbsp; &nbsp;Saturday (Feb 28) will decide Pakistan’s fate, as all four teams from their Super 8 Group will be in action.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha’s wife, Sabba Manzer, hits back at vile online threats and abuse following the team's Super 8 defeat to England. See the full story behind the social media backlash.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha’s wife, Sabba Manzer, responded to online threats aimed at her and her son following the national team’s loss to England in the recently concluded T20 World Cup Super 8 fixture in Kandy. Pakistan suffered a two-wicket defeat at the hands of England, which helped the Poms qualify for the semi-finals and push Pakistan to the brink of elimination. Their exit, however, is now imminent with New Zealand crushing Sri Lanka in their latest game in Colombo, leaving Pakistan with a bare minimum chance to cruise. Pakistan barely looked convincing in this T20 World Cup edition. Despite playing in familiar subcontinental conditions, with Sri Lanka hosting all their matches, Pakistan narrowly won their tournament opener against the Netherlands before flooring the USA. After losing to India by 76 runs, their biggest margin of defeat against their arch-rivals in the competition’s history, Pakistan crushed Namibia by over 100 runs in their last league match. Also read | ‘He won’t tolerate it’: Shahid Afridi on bruising son-in-law Shaheen’s ego for team’s sake Moving to the Super 8 stage, Pakistan’s first match against New Zealand was washed out due to rain, with the two teams gaining one point each. Against England in their must-win tie, Pakistan did challenge the Poms, but failed, as England beat them by two wickets, thanks to a record-breaking hundred by Harry Brook. Although that loss pushed Pakistan closer to the exit than the semis spot, it turned vile as Pakistani fans took to social media to target team captain Salman Ali Agha’s wife and son, abusing and threatening them. Responding to this shock reaction from the countless cricket fans across the globe, Salman’s wife took to her Instagram handle, posting, “Sending me and my innocent son abuse is not going to win the World Cup Pakistani fans.” Can Pakistan still qualify for the T20 World Cup semis? Team Pakistan stays afloat in the T20 World Cup semis race despite Sri Lanka’s latest defeat. For them to advance to the next round, Pakistan must hope for England to beat New Zealand in their last Super 8 match, while also considering that the Men in Green will stand against the tournament’s co-hosts. Saturday (Feb 28) will decide Pakistan’s fate, as all four teams from their Super 8 Group will be in action.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha’s wife, Sabba Manzer, hits back at vile online threats and abuse following the team's Super 8 defeat to England. See the full story behind the social media backlash.

‘Abusing my son…,’ Defeat turns vile as Pakistan captain Salman Agha’s wife responds to online threats

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign is all but done following Sri Lanka’s crushing loss to New Zealand in their second Super 8 match in Colombo. Although Pakistan had a role to play in this outcome, having lost its previous match against England in Kandy, seamer Shaheen Afridi was their best player on the day, returning with four wickets. While his outing did bring some excitement in the run chase, it failed to help Pakistan win the crunch tie. Shahid Afridi, a former captain and Shaheen’s father-in-law, is happy to take little credit for his improved performance, days after he commented on dropping him from the playing XI.&nbsp;Shaheen hasn’t had the best of runs in the lead-up to the England game, having picked just three wickets in as many matches earlier. However, since Shahid Afridi went public with his remarks on dropping Afridi following the India Group game, which Pakistan lost one-sidedly, the left-armer bowled well in the Super 8.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-scenarios-here-s-why-india-vs-pakistan-clash-is-unlikely-in-semifinal-1772043517409">T20 World Cup 2026: Here's why India vs Pakistan clash is unlikely in semifinal</a> &nbsp;Pakistan did bench Afridi for the Namibia game but brought him back for the one against England, where he removed the English openers inside the first six overs. He accounted for England’s top order, including captain Harry Brook, cleaned bowled on 100; however, by then, England had almost won the game. &nbsp;Speaking on Pakistani news channel Samaa TV, Afridi explained why his remarks were deliberate and aimed at Shaheen for a reason. Although Shahid was almost successful in his attempt to bruise Shaheen’s ego, as he performed the best, his performance failed to deliver the win needed to cruise ahead. &nbsp;“Shaheen wasn’t in my XI. And I knew how to get the best out of him. I tried to fire him up by having his father-in-law say what everyone else was saying (dropping him from the XI). I had to fire him up. And if anyone asks me about the next match, I’ll bench Shaheen for that game as well, won’t keep him in the team. That is how you have to keep that fire burning within him,” Shahid said following Pakistan's narrow two-wicket loss against England in Super 8. &nbsp;“Some people need to have their egos hurt to feel angry. I know Shaheen’s mind very well. There will be those claiming I’m making such a statement only after he’s performed well, but I told my daughter the same thing. I told her to check his performance in his next game, whichever match he’s recalled for. He won’t be able to tolerate such an insult. &nbsp;“You have to play with the minds of certain individuals, and I did precisely that. He has that trait; I have seen him fight his way back,” he concluded.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Pakistan will play the tournament's co-host, Sri Lanka, in their final Super 8 game.&nbsp;

Shahid Afridi reveals the "insult" tactic used to provoke son-in-law Shaheen Afridi during the T20 World Cup 2026. "He won't tolerate it": Why the Pakistan legend publicly called for Shaheen to be benched to fire him up.

Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign is all but done following Sri Lanka’s crushing loss to New Zealand in their second Super 8 match in Colombo. Although Pakistan had a role to play in this outcome, having lost its previous match against England in Kandy, seamer Shaheen Afridi was their best player on the day, returning with four wickets. While his outing did bring some excitement in the run chase, it failed to help Pakistan win the crunch tie. Shahid Afridi, a former captain and Shaheen’s father-in-law, is happy to take little credit for his improved performance, days after he commented on dropping him from the playing XI. Shaheen hasn’t had the best of runs in the lead-up to the England game, having picked just three wickets in as many matches earlier. However, since Shahid Afridi went public with his remarks on dropping Afridi following the India Group game, which Pakistan lost one-sidedly, the left-armer bowled well in the Super 8. Also read | T20 World Cup 2026: Here's why India vs Pakistan clash is unlikely in semifinal Pakistan did bench Afridi for the Namibia game but brought him back for the one against England, where he removed the English openers inside the first six overs. He accounted for England’s top order, including captain Harry Brook, cleaned bowled on 100; however, by then, England had almost won the game. Speaking on Pakistani news channel Samaa TV, Afridi explained why his remarks were deliberate and aimed at Shaheen for a reason. Although Shahid was almost successful in his attempt to bruise Shaheen’s ego, as he performed the best, his performance failed to deliver the win needed to cruise ahead. “Shaheen wasn’t in my XI. And I knew how to get the best out of him. I tried to fire him up by having his father-in-law say what everyone else was saying (dropping him from the XI). I had to fire him up. And if anyone asks me about the next match, I’ll bench Shaheen for that game as well, won’t keep him in the team. That is how you have to keep that fire burning within him,” Shahid said following Pakistan's narrow two-wicket loss against England in Super 8. “Some people need to have their egos hurt to feel angry. I know Shaheen’s mind very well. There will be those claiming I’m making such a statement only after he’s performed well, but I told my daughter the same thing. I told her to check his performance in his next game, whichever match he’s recalled for. He won’t be able to tolerate such an insult. “You have to play with the minds of certain individuals, and I did precisely that. He has that trait; I have seen him fight his way back,” he concluded. Meanwhile, Pakistan will play the tournament's co-host, Sri Lanka, in their final Super 8 game.

Shahid Afridi reveals the "insult" tactic used to provoke son-in-law Shaheen Afridi during the T20 World Cup 2026. "He won't tolerate it": Why the Pakistan legend publicly called for Shaheen to be benched to fire him up.

‘He won’t tolerate it’: Shahid Afridi on bruising son-in-law Shaheen’s ego for team’s sake

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‘Abusing my son…,’ Defeat turns vile as Pakistan captain Salman Agha’s wife responds to online threats

‘He won’t tolerate it’: Shahid Afridi on bruising son-in-law Shaheen’s ego