The rivalry between India and Pakistan often extends beyond cricket. The ongoing Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE has already been overshadowed by the handshake controversy and geopolitical tensions. Shahid Afridi has been active in anti-India campaigns, and his comments are gaining even more attention now.
“Main usko mard manta hu jo samne khara hoke baat kare. Peeth peeche itni baat karni hain, lekin manu usko hi jo samne aake baat kare. Phir maja ayega na, jawab bhi de sake banda,” Afridi said on Pakistani TV channel Samaa TV.
Shahid Afridi on Irfan Pathan. ?He should talk to me face to face. I always consider a man to be one who stands in front and talks. He will spend his whole life proving that he is Indian.pic.twitter.com/fhWFBawC9O
— Sheri. (@CallMeSheri1_) September 19, 2025
Naam Se Obsessed Hain - Irfan Pathan Hits Back at Shahid Afridi
Pathan took to social media account X (formerly known as Twitter) to respond to Shahid Afridi’s comments. Pathan stated that his critics, including players from the neighboring country and the media, are obsessed with him.
Aap Log sahi kehte hain: ‘Ye padosi X players aur media Irfan Pathan ke naam se obsessed hain.’
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 20, 2025
The ongoing war of words reignited after Pathan recalled a 2006 Pakistan tour incident, where Afridi messed up his hair on a flight. Pathan then jokingly called Afridi “barking like a dog.” Pathan dismissed Afridi nine times in 154 deliveries in international cricket.
Shahid Afridi, Irfan Pathan Numbers in International Cricket
The leg-spinner scored 1,716 runs in 27 Test matches and took 48 wickets. Afridi also amassed 1,416 runs and claimed 98 wickets in 99 T20I matches. He captained Pakistan across formats and played a pivotal role in their 2009 ICC T20 World Cup victory.
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