Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has as soon as once more discovered himself within the highlight, however this time for feedback made off the sector. During a current look on a Pakistani YouTube channel, the 27-12 months-outdated leg-spinner was requested which cricketer he would really like to face in a boxing ring. Responding to the query — “Konsa aisa player hai duniya ka jo aap chahate hai ki apke saamne ho aur aap boxing karey, jispe bada gussa aata ho?” — Abrar replied, “Main chahta hu ki main boxing karu aur khada Shikhar Dhawan ho saamne (Which player do you want to want to face in the boxing ring, and you have a lot of anger against? – I want to box and want Shikhar Dhawan in front of me)”
The remark, referring to former India opener Shikhar Dhawan, rapidly went viral after a clip of the interview surfaced on-line. Fans shared combined reactions, with some calling it a light-weight-hearted jibe and others viewing it as pointless provocation. Abrar represented Pakistan within the lately concluded Asia Cup, the place India defeated Pakistan within the last. His assertion has gained consideration particularly after the fiery exchanges and celebrations that marked the India-Pakistan conflict in Dubai.Watch his stunning declare right here The Asia Cup last was a memorable one for India, who clinched their ninth title with a 5-wicket win. Chasing 147, India recovered from 20/3 as Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 and Shivam Dube’s 33 powered the workforce dwelling with two balls to spare. Earlier, Pakistan had collapsed from 113/1 to 146 all out, with Kuldeep Yadav’s 4/30 triggering the slide. Abrar, who took 1/29 in his 4 overs, additionally drew consideration for his signature wicket celebration directed towards India’s dugout after dismissing Sanju Samson. Following India’s victory, Arshdeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana have been seen mimicking the identical gesture, with Arshdeep later posting the clip captioned “No context.”
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While Abrar’s on-discipline performances proceed to draw reward, his newest comment has added yet one more chapter to the heated rivalry and sentiment surrounding the India-Pakistan rivalry.