In the glittering world of professional cricket, where million-dollar deals and world-class performances dominate headlines, one franchise has truly outdone itself in the “what were they thinking?” department. After a breathtaking, match-winning knock in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Karachi Kings decided to… gift their star batsman a hair dryer.
Yes, you read that right. Not a trophy, not a bonus cheque, not even a luxury watch. A hair dryer. Because when you smack 101 runs off 43 balls to pull off the highest successful chase in PSL history, what you really need is a salon appliance.
Vince’s Century? Legendary. The Gift? Legendary for All the Wrong Reasons.
James Vince, the British batsman who single-handedly dismantled Multan Sultans’ bowling attack, could’ve been expecting applause, maybe a standing ovation, or even a more serious “Player of the Match” memento. Instead, Karachi Kings—ever the pioneers of innovation—partnered with their sponsor Dawlance to hand him the “Most Reliable Player of the Match” award… in the form of a hair dryer.
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Because nothing screams “match-winner” like perfectly styled locks in the dressing room, right?
Social Media Had a Field Day
Naturally, the internet did what the internet does best—roast the moment into oblivion. A few gems:
“Next time, Karachi Kings will award a foot spa for a five-wicket haul.”
“Man of the Match? Nah, ‘Blow Dry of the Day’.”
“Pakistani cricket’s version of the Oscars gift bag – but with more voltage.”
It was as if someone thought, “How do we make sure this moment is immortalized… for comedy?”
Vince: A Gentleman With a Great Sense of Humor
To his credit, Vince didn’t seem fazed. In fact, he joined the fun, sharing a picture of the hair dryer on Instagram with the caption:
“Here she is, lovely upgrade on the hotel dryer.”
At least someone knows how to handle the heat – both from the opposition and the appliance aisle.
A Performance Worth Gold. A Reward Worth… Retail Discount.
While Vince smashed a century that cricket fans will remember for years, Karachi Kings handed him something that might come in handy for his next shampoo commercial. Sure, it’s great PR for the sponsor, but perhaps next time we could not turn a match-winning moment into meme content?
Because when your player makes history, maybe don’t reward him with something that belongs in a salon.
