WATCH: Iftikhar Ahmed gets angry on being called as “Chachu” during Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd T20I

Pakistan star cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed was spotted in an angry mood during the ongoing second T20I game against New Zealand at Seddon Park. Notably, some of the cricket fans were calling him "Chachu" a plethora of times in the stadium when he was fielding in the game. However, he looked back and engaged in funny banter with fans.

However, the great all-rounder was looking angry and dissatisfied when fans called him. The 33-year-old cricketer tried to stop them from calling him such a name in the stadium during the second T20I game. Meanwhile, the star cricketer was spotted taking selfies with them after engaging in funny banter.

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Iftikhar Ahmed got angry

When a fan called him "Chachu"

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Meanwhile, just a few days ago, the middle-order batter revealed that he gets annoyed by the name Chachu in the stadium. The stylish right-handed batter says that fans used to call him such a name when former Pakistan star Shahid Afridi used to come to bat, and this is what makes him happy, as fans compare him with a legendary cricketer. Notably, despite giving such a statement, Iftikhar Ahmed was seen losing his calm in the game.

“If I tell you honestly, I was initially annoyed by the [Chachu] chants. However, now I enjoy it. I remember fans used to cheer for Shahid Afridi when he used to come to bat. Now, they cheer for me similarly, which makes me happy. It is not a bad thing, as it is the crowd’s way of supporting me. I am not bothered by it anymore and actually enjoy them, so I request the fans to keep enjoying," Iftikhar Ahmed said being quoted by Sportskeeda.

I feel embarrassed that due to me Iftikhar Ahmed is now known as ‘Chacha’: Babar Azam

Meanwhile, former  Pakistan skipper Babar Azam also made the shocking revelation behind his name. The Lahore-born cricketer believes that he is the reason behind fans calling him Chachu, and he is quite embarrassed.

“Sometimes, I feel embarrassed that due to me Iftikhar is now known as ‘Chacha’ but I am happy that people enjoy it," Babar Azam said.