The 2025 Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan has not been played yet and before that the atmosphere has become very hot. Before the Mahamukabale of the Asia Cup to be held on September 14, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has given such a controversial statement that has done ghee in the fire. Afridi has rejected the old controversy, taunting the Indian players.

The story of the World Championship League

Afridi said in a conversation on Sama TV channel that he has not yet understood why Indian players had refused to play against Pakistan in the World Championship League (WCL). At that time the match was to be held in London and tickets for that match were also purchased. According to Afridi, Shikhar Dhawan and Irfan Pathan of the Indian team were to be part of that match, but suddenly Team India refused to land on the field. Afridi said, “When the players had made complete preparations, why then back back? The audience bought tickets, what about their feelings?”

Talking further, Afridi further said, “I always believe that cricket should continue to play between the two countries, this will help in connecting the relationship of both the countries back.”

Repeated ‘bad egg’ statement

Shahid Afridi also reiterated his old ‘bad egg’ statement. He said, “I called a player a bad egg and his captain also believed him. Do not play if he does not want to play, but do not make rhetoric on social media.” Afridi’s gesture was clearly towards Shikhar Dhawan.

Personal comment on India

Afridi did not stop here. He also made rhetoric about Indian society. According to him, players in India are often under pressure and some have to give proof of their patriot. Afridi said, “There are still many players in India who keep trying to prove that they are Indians. Sometimes they threaten to burn their homes, sometimes they are targeted on social media.”

Controversy over the match

The match between India and Pakistan is already considered a high voltage. This rhetoric of Afridi has intensified the debate between the fans of both countries. This match to be held in Dubai on Sunday is going to be the biggest attraction of the Asia Cup. Now it has to be seen whether the players respond with their bat and ball on the field or this rhetoric of Afridi remains a part of the discussion.