Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has once again grabbed headlines, this time with a sharp remark aimed at former Indian cricketers now working as commentators at the ongoing Asia Cup 2025.
Speaking on a local channel, Afridi called out the Indian players for what he described as their two-faced antics.
“Some Indian players are still trying to prove they are Indians. Since birth, they’ve been trying to show that they are Indians, and now they are doing commentary in the Asia Cup,” Afridi said.
His comments come after India boycotted its matches against Pakistan during the World Championship of Legends but returned to face Pakistan in the Asia Cup. While Afridi did not name anyone specifically, his remarks were most likely aimed at Robin Uthappa, who was part of India Champions’ WCL team which refused to take the field against Pakistan, and is now commentating in the Asia Cup.
Shahid Afridi has never shied away from expressing strong views on Indo-Pak cricket matters, whether it’s about bilateral ties, ICC tournaments, or media narratives shaped by ex-players in commentary boxes.
While his remarks are likely to stir debate, they reflect the heightened atmosphere surrounding the Asia Cup, where Pakistan and India are set to clash in Dubai on September 14, a fixture that always draws global attention. The Asia Cup itself went through a period of uncertainty but all looks to be on track for now.
For fans back home, Afridi’s latest statement is another reminder that the rivalry is as much about words as it is about cricketing action, keeping emotions running high both on and off the field.