Surrounding enthusiasm Asia Cup 2025 Last between Arch-reviews India and Pakistan A humorous high reached after Pakistan’s former pacer Shoaib Akhtar Made a cheerful slip-up on live television. Analyzing the important role of Indian opener, Akhtar accidentally referred to him as a Bollywood star Abhishek BachchanInstead of cricketer Abhishek SharmaCasual mention immediately went viral, a funny and indicated “Cruel” The response to the actor who echoed with fans on social media.
Shoaib Akhtar confused India’s cricketer Abhishek Sharma with Bollywood star
This incident occurred during the cricket talk show Game on the gameWhere Akhtar was disintegrating Pakistan’s opportunities against the unbeaten Indian side in the final. In a moment of confusion on-air, the former pacer said, “If Pakistan comes out quickly in an imaginary situation, what is going to happen with the middle order? His order has not done well.” The panels, hosts, and other guests immediately torn the laughter before correcting Akhtar, making it clear that they mean young opener, Sharma. This was a gest as Akhtar in-form was emphasizing the important need to dismiss the Indian opener, which is the top scorer of the tournament, with 248 runs in five matches.
Shoaib Akhtar Bhai is taking the law
If Pakistan gets Abhishek Bachchan soon
Abhishek Sharma has entered the Etna deeply.#Indvspak https://t.co/qlpwipljt5 pic.twitter.com/ixwqr5ym8m
– AT10 (@Loyalsachfan10) September 26, 2025
Abhishek Bachchan’s funny response redeems Pakistan team
Known for his sharp humor and active appearance on social media, Bachchan quickly grabbed the focus-up air and gave an ideal, tongue-in-tongue response to the X (east Twitter). The actor’s funny remarks served as a light of the struggles of the Pakistan cricket team against this tournament of India. Responding to the clip, Bachchan wrote, “Sir, with full respect, do not think that they will also manage it! And I am not even good in playing cricket.“The actor, who is also the owner of an emotional sports team, added a fun turn to the hot rivalry, which gave the fans a heartfelt chakli, while India was subtle to take the on-field dominance of the on-field dominance to the higher finals.
Sir, with full respectβ¦ don’t think they will also manage it! And I am not even good in playing cricket. https://t.co/kty2fgb10j
– Abhishek ππππ‘ππ‘ππ§ (@juniorbachchan) September 26, 2025
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Akhtar’s final petition: Break India’s aura in the Asia Cup 2025 final
Beyond humor, Akhtar’s main message for his national team before the final was serious and direct. After criticizing the team’s performance for weeks, he urged him to renounce and display his defeatist mindset. “Fighting Spirit” They showed them Super 4 win over Bangladesh,
Akhtar stressed on psychological fighting and said“We need to get out of this mentality, the air (aura) built around the Indian team needs to be broken, and today go with the same attitude against Bangladesh. Take India.” He concluded his last instructions by emphasizing an aggressive mindset, “And please remember that we don’t have to go thinking that we have to bowl 20 overs. No! We need to take them out. When you go out to get them out, India will also realize that they will have to fight to score runs and they will not get any free run.”
