New Delhi: A humorous mix-up by former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has taken the internet from the storm a few days before the much awaited Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan. Discussing Pakistan’s game plan, Akhtar accidentally referred to Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan instead of Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma, a slip that quickly went viral.
Shoaib Akhtar’s on-air blunder
Speaking on the Pakistani cricket talk show game on Hai, Shoaib Akhtar said in a slip of the show, “If Pakistan takes Abhishek Bachchan out for a fictional situation, I am saying, what do you think what will happen to him?” Before realizing your mistake and correcting it “Abhishek Sharma”.
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Abhishek Bachchan reacts with humor
Not to remember this moment, Abhishek Bachchan replied with a fickle, in good humor.
The actor wrote on X, “Sir, with full respect … it doesn’t think they will also manage it! And I am not good in playing cricket.”
Sir, with full respect… don’t think they will also manage it! And I am not even good in playing cricket. https://t.co/kty2fgb10j– Abhishek (@juniorbachchan) September 26, 2025
Netizens join the banquet
The viral clip quickly created a hurry to online reactions, filled with social media jokes and memes, joking on Shoaib Akhtar’s slip.
One user quipped, “Shoaib scheme for the Asia Cup, but it seems that he is preparing for the Filmfare Awards.”
Shoaib is planning for the Asia Cup, but it seems that he is preparing for the Filmfare Awards. – Narasimha RN AI – disciple @69 ( @narasimharn5) September 26, 2025
Another wrote, “Abhishek Cooking Pakistan is new to normal these days!”
Abhishek Cooking Pakistan is new to normal these days! – Crex (@Crex_Live) September 26, 2025
A third user warned the actor, “Sir, please do not go out of your house on 28th September. Stay inside. Destroy his masterplan.”
Sir, please do not leave your house on 28th September. Stay inside
Destroy their masterplan. – Ashish Ranjan (@citizenashish) September 26, 2025
Historical India vs Pakistan last set for September 28
The enthusiasm around the final is at an all -time high as India and Pakistan, which is set to meet in a historic Asia Cup final. The match will be played at Dubai International Stadium on 28 September. India enters the final unbeaten, while Pakistan booked its place after a difficult victory over Bangladesh.
The match is scheduled to start from IST at 8:00 pm, with a toss at 7:30 pm. Fans can catch live broadcast on Sony Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on Sony Live and Fankode.
Controversy: Gunfire Utsav expressed displeasure
Meanwhile, the dispute has closed the ground. All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has condemned Pakistani cricketer Sahibzada Farhan During a match against India, for his “Gunfire” celebration, in which he copied the gun using his bat after scoring a half -century.
Aicwa has called the gesture inappropriate and insensitive, especially to promote unity and sports skills during an international sports program.