Shoaib Akhtar, the former Pakistan fast bowler, sparked a laugh riot when he mixed up Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan with Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma during a chat about strategies for the India-Pakistan Asia Cup final. The funny slip happened on the sports show “Game On Hai,” where Akhtar analyzed how Pakistan could rattle India’s middle order.
Akhtar quipped, “If Pakistan manage to get Abhishek Bachchan out in a hypothetical situation, what happens to India middle order? The middle order has not performed well.” He meant Abhishek Sharma, the young Indian opener who’s been on fire in the tournament. The host quickly jumped in to correct him, steering the talk back to real cricket tactics. But fans caught the mix-up, and the clip exploded across social media, turning it into an instant viral moment in cricket news.
Abhishek Bachchan, known for his sharp humor in films like “Guru,” couldn’t resist responding. He shared the video on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Sir, with all due respect… dont think theyll even manage that! And Im not even good at playing cricket.” His witty comeback added fuel to the online buzz, blending Bollywood flair with cricket rivalry.
The real action unfolds Sunday at Dubai International Stadium, where India and Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup final. These arch-rivals have already met twice in the tournament, and India came out on top both times. In the group stage, Pakistan posted a low total of 128, and India cruised to victory with seven wickets to spare. Things got tighter in the Super Four stage, where Pakistan fought back to 171, powered by Sahibzada Farhan’s fifty. But Abhishek Sharma stole the show with a blistering 74, teaming up with vice-captain Shubman Gill for a 105-run partnership that sealed a six-wicket win for India.
Cricket fans can’t wait for this high-stakes showdown—will Pakistan bounce back, or will Sharma and company keep the momentum going?
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