Abhishek Bachchan’s Comment on Pakistan Cricket Sparks Online Reactions
September 27, 2025
A lighthearted moment in the build-up to Sunday’s Pakistan–India clash has taken on a life of its own after Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan commented on Pakistan’s cricket team.
The exchange began when former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, while speaking on a cricket panel, mistakenly referred to India’s Abhishek Sharma as Abhishek Bachchan. Though Akhtar was quickly corrected, the slip caught Bachchan’s attention — and he responded with a playful post on X.
However, the actor’s jab didn’t sit well with many Pakistani cricket fans, who quickly jumped in with their own witty replies. Social media users reminded him that while friendly banter is part of the rivalry, Pakistan’s cricket team remains a national pride.
Online Back-and-Forth
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Some users poked fun at Bachchan’s film career, jokingly comparing it with his cricket knowledge.
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Others shared lighthearted memes suggesting that Pakistan’s cricketers could “perform” just as well off the field as on it.
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A few even invited the actor to watch the highly anticipated match live in Dubai, promising him a warm welcome in the stands.
The Bigger Picture
The Pakistan–India rivalry has always gone beyond the boundary rope, with cricket often sparking cultural conversations and friendly exchanges online. Fans on both sides eagerly await Sunday’s final, where emotions will run high — but so will the spirit of the game.
At the end of the day, win or lose, Pakistan’s supporters remain firmly behind their team. As many fans pointed out in response to the exchange: when it comes to cricket, only we can joke about our own players — and that’s part of the love we have for them.
