The cricket atmosphere between India and Pakistan is heating up ahead of the Asia Cup final, but this time, a hilarious mistake is generating more attention than the field.
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Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar mistook Indian opener Abhishek Sharma for actor Abhishek Bachchan during a live show.
This mistake not only made the panelists laugh, but Abhishek Bachchan also used it as an opportunity to humorously troll Pakistan.
Shoaib Akhtar’s Hilarious Mistake
In a live episode of the show “Game On Hai,” Shoaib Akhtar was discussing the strategy for the India-Pakistan final.
He mistakenly said, “If Pakistan gets Abhishek Bachchan out early, what will happen to their middle order? Their middle order hasn’t performed well.”
Upon hearing this, the show’s host and panelists burst out laughing. They were later quickly corrected, saying they were referring to Abhishek Sharma, not the Bollywood star. However, the mistake caused a stir on social media.
Abhishek Bachchan also didn’t miss the opportunity.
He quoted a Times of India Sports post on X, writing,
“Sir, with all due respect… don’t think they’ll even manage that! And I’m not even good at playing cricket”
His hilarious post generated a lot of laughter from fans, and the comments section was flooded with memes.
Cricket-Bollywood Fun Before the Asia Cup 2025 Final
This funny moment comes as India and Pakistan prepare for the Asia Cup final in Dubai. This is the first final between the two teams in the tournament.
India remained unbeaten in the group stage and Super 4, while Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 11 runs to reach the final. All eyes will be on India’s Abhishek Sharma, who has scored two consecutive half-centuries on the field.
Pakistan’s hopes rest on Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.