Beyond the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 India vs. Pakistan encounter, Shahid Afridi made headlines again for his controversial comments on former Indian cricketers. The campaign around an India vs Pakistan match is always intense, and the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 clash is no different.
Political tension between India and Pakistan is still high after the Pahgam terror attack and operation vermilion, with many questions whether the match should be held. Adding fuel to the fire, Shahid Afridi once again angered Indians including Yogaj Singh.
Shahid Afridi expresses displeasure in front of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match
The former Pakistan captain recalled the recent abandoned India vs Pakistan game during the 2025 World Championships 2025 (WCL 2025) World Championship in Edgbaston. The match was canceled after several Indian icons including Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh and Irfan Pathan, excluded from the game due to resentment after a terrorist attack in Pahgam in April 2025.
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These players were slammed for their move, as some of them are now commenting in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, the mythological all -rounder called Shikhar Dhawan a “bad egg” and even excavated in Irfan Pathan, saying that some players are still trying to prove that they are Indians.
When WCL is leading India Champion in 2025, Yograj Singh, father of famous Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, was asked to comment on Shahid Afridi’s recent controversial comments, he made a surprising statement, slamming the former Pakistan all-rounder.
Yograj Singh slam Shahid Afridi’s provocation, call for peace and unity
The former Indian cricketer slammed Afridi for his controversial remarks and insisted that the words are powerful and they should be spoken thinking. He also felt that politics should be kept away from sports, warning against unnecessary comments that only create divisions.
The shocking thing is that Yogaj also said that both Indian and Pakistan are equal for them. The coach said that he does not see any difference between Indians and Pakistanis when it comes to humanity, talent and values.
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Yogaj Singh said on the next cricket: “The tongue is a very powerful thing, so speak with care and measure your words. Always tell the truth and have the courage to do so. Where something is wrong, call it wrong, and where someone has done something good, accept it. All these are my own people. So, do not keep those issues out of the game.”
He was a bad egg: Shahid Afridi targeted Shikhar Dhawan
Recently, Afridi said on Sama TV, “If I take a name, they will get into trouble. The player I referred to as a bad egg, his captain also told him, ‘If you don’t want to play, then not. Just don’t post on social media.’ But the player came with some purpose.
The former Pakistani cricketer said, “There are many issues. People threaten to burn their homes. There are some players who are still trying to prove that they are Indians. They are doing so since they are born. Now they are commenting in the Asia Cup.”
