Are Sources of Journalists Credible Than Personal Claims?

After the Pakistan Super League (PSL) postponed due to an increase in coronavirus cases among the players, sports journalists are trying to prove which player has been tested positive using their credible sources.

Recently, Sports Journalist Shoaib Jatt took to his Twitter handle and announced that Pakistani Australian Cricketer, Fawad Ahmed, was tested covid-19 positive.

Fawwad Ahmed is still positive in covid Test pic.twitter.com/uHL1sz91SZ

— Shoaib Jatt (@Shoaib_Jatt) March 9, 2021

In response to it, Fawad questioned the journalist for spreading fake news.

Why ya lying 🤥 for? 🤦🏻‍♂️😑

— Fawad Ahmed (@bachaji23) March 9, 2021

Shoaib seconded his tweet and wrote that the sources in Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had confirmed the information and wished the player a speedy recovery.

Dear I’m standing with my news, as per my source of PCB you are still positive in covid Test,
Get well soon dear brother. Jazak’Allah https://t.co/t6PLmvb2zn

— Shoaib Jatt (@Shoaib_Jatt) March 9, 2021

While replying to Jatt, the 39-year cricketer questioned the source from the journalist and added that his first test returned negative while he was awaiting result of second.

Ahmed also suggested the journalist change his sources and find more credible ones.

I dunno what kinda PCB u in contact with?? As per my test report I got negative results yesterday and waiting for another test result, u should change ur sources ASAP 🤦🏻‍♂️😑, Pata nahi konsay Khuda ke saamnay sir jhukaya ha, Jhoot pa Jhoot 🤥😪

— Fawad Ahmed (@bachaji23) March 9, 2021

Shoaib heated the argument by adding that he was quite certain about his sources and welcomed him to his ‘source club’.

I have firm belief in my source . I pray for your speedy recovery, thanks for the advise but I welcome you in my source club , wish you all the best.

Main nhi janta app kitne khudaon ko jante hain Lakin Mera RAB Aik he hai Aur wo hai ALLAH swt. https://t.co/dADWbo25JO

— Shoaib Jatt (@Shoaib_Jatt) March 9, 2021

Moreover, Jatt tweeted the results of Fawad Ahmed’s all coronavirus tests.

Quarantine of Fawwad:

One report +Ve: confirmed by PCB

Another report is -Ve: confirmed by PCB

Waiting for result of 3rd report: confirmed by PCB

If this report come -Ve then he will get permission to fly 🇦🇺, says PCB pic.twitter.com/oWoVkz03Xl

— Shoaib Jatt (@Shoaib_Jatt) March 10, 2021

While an ongoing dispute on Twitter between sports journalists and cricketer continued, Australian Journalist Dennis Freedman jumped in and trolled professionalism being practiced by Shoaib Jatt.

Here’s Shoaib Jutt displaying professionalism at the highest levels —–

Jutt: Fawad Ahmed tests positive

Fawad: No mate. I have the test result in my hand. You’re wrong

Jutt: No Fawad. You’re wrong. My sources are better than your doctor pic.twitter.com/GMy82qXtUx

— Dennis PIA balloon (@DennisCricket_) March 9, 2021

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Freedman questioned Jatt whether he has officially spoken to Fawad.

Have you actually spoken to Fawad himself? His latest test was negative.

Irrespective, he’s not flying anywhere soon. He doesn’t even have strength to go to bathroom. He’s lost 4kg in 10 days.

Unless your “source club” is Fawad and his doctor, you’re guessing. https://t.co/PzQSdo9ECb

— Dennis PIA balloon (@DennisCricket_) March 10, 2021