As the World Championship of Legends confirmed the India-Pakistan clash on July 20, Indian cricket fans went berserk at the former players, including Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, and Irfan Pathan, for agreeing to play against the archrivals.
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Even Dhawan reminded him of past defeats and expressed pride in the Indian Army, urging Afridi to focus on improving his own country instead of spreading negativity. Shikhar Dhawan had posted on social media in April: "Kargil mein bhi haraya tha, already itna gire hue ho aur kitna giroge? Bewajah comments pass karne se acha hai apne desh ki taraqqi mai dimag lagao @SAfridiOfficial. Humein hamari Indian Army par bohot garv hai. Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Jai Hind!"
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 28, 2025
But now, Shikhar Dhawan himself has no issue sharing the cricket field with Afridi and the Pakistan team. The India Champions squad features former players like Yuvraj Singh, Ambati Rayudu, Yusuf Pathan, Robin Uthappa, and Harbhajan Singh. On the other hand, the Pakistani side features Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik alongside Afridi.
India-Pakistan clash in WCL 2025 sparks outrage among the fans
Now, fans have been questioning the former Indian cricketers’ patriotism and slamming them for taking action on social media only to change their stance for money. One fan posted, X: “Indian ex-cricketers like Harbhajan, Yuvraj & Dhawan are happily playing WCL matches vs Pakistan in a private league! But when it’s public, they scream nationalism. Why does the Govt stay silent? Is deshbhakti only for common people, not celebs? Hypocrisy much?”
— Cricket for her (@coverdrivetoher) July 18, 2025
Another user wrote, X: “Shikhar Dhawan and Afridi did all that fake acting of patriotism in war just to play against each other again on Sunday. I am saying that again, patriotism is only for the normal public. India will also play with Pakistan in the Asia Cup too. #INDvPAK”
— kirat.13_ (@kirat8513) July 18, 2025
Slamming the Indian cricket icons, one fan posted, X: “Our ?? legends Yuvi, Harbhajan, Raina, Dhawan & Pathan bros are playing in a match featuring Afridi, representing Pakistan, the country behind the Pahalgam attacks. Is their patriotism on vacation for money? & if controversy arises later, will a simple "SORRY" to the public be enough—again?”
— Shushant Chak (@ChakShushant) July 19, 2025
Here are a few more angry reactions from the fans on X:
@YUVSTRONG12 @ImRaina @SDhawan25 @IrfanPathan @harbhajan_singh kuch toh sharam kar lete ,itna hi paisa ka kami hai toh batado ,hum log milke chanda de denge, desh ka naam kharab mat karo in atankwadiyo ke sath khelke
— ABHI JEET (@av_basak4893) July 19, 2025— Vijay (@vj2973) July 16, 2025
Deshbhakti sirf grib logo ke liye Amir log to pak ko apni maa bahan de de..
— Bherulal Bose?? (@bherulal_bose) July 19, 2025My head is down with shame . @BCCI -Is this seriously required ?
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