Aakash Chopra Mocks Pakistan PM's Celebration After Cricket Victory

In a recent social media exchange, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra criticized Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for celebrating a cricket victory over India in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament, despite Pakistan's earlier loss to the UAE. Chopra's sarcastic remarks highlighted the irony of the situation, questioning the quality of cricket in Pakistan. The match saw Pakistan chase down a target of 89 runs in just 3.5 overs, leading to Sharif's congratulatory message. This incident has sparked discussions about the current state of cricket in Pakistan and the significance of the tournament.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 31, 2026, 15:03 IST

Aakash Chopra Critiques Pakistan PM's Reaction

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra recently took a jab at Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for celebrating Pakistan's win against India in the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes tournament, especially after Pakistan had lost its initial match to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Details of the Match

In the Hong Kong Sixes tournament held on Friday, Pakistan triumphed over India in a thrilling six-a-side match consisting of six overs per innings. Following this victory, PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed his joy on social media, commending his team's performance. He tweeted, "Congratulations to our boys on a superb four-wicket victory over India in the opening clash of the Hong Kong Sixes 2026! It was a good game of cricket. I also commend Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi and his team for their dedicated efforts in preparing and supporting our players."

Chopra's Sarcastic Response

Chopra responded sarcastically to Sharif's celebration, highlighting the irony of celebrating a win while ignoring the fact that Pakistan had previously lost to the UAE. He questioned the quality of cricket in Pakistan, stating, "It seems the Prime Minister is so eager to announce a victory over India that he didn't even check the facts. They lost to the UAE in their opening game. This reflects the current state of Pakistan cricket, where the PM is tweeting about the Hong Kong Sixes. Really?!"

Match Summary

In the match, Pakistan's captain Abbas Afridi won the toss and chose to bowl first, limiting India to a score of 88 runs for 5 wickets in six overs, despite Shashank Singh's impressive 40 runs off just 11 balls. Pakistan successfully chased down the target of 89 runs in a mere 3.5 overs, achieving a four-wicket victory. Khawaja Nafay was the standout performer, scoring 41 runs off 12 balls, while captain Abbas Afridi added a quick 35 runs off eight balls, leading Pakistan to a convincing win over India.