Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi recently challenged Irfan Pathan after the former versatile of India recalled an animated exchange of their play days. The former Indian versatile also responded after the former Pakistani skipper asked him to come and speak face to face before the India-Pakistan match.
The rivalry between India and Pakistan often extends beyond the cricket. The 2025 water -in -course Asian cut in water has already been overshadowed by the controversy of the handshake and geopolitical tensions. Shahid Afridi has been active in anti-Indian campaigns, and his comments attract even more attention now.
Saamne Aake Baat Kare – Shahid Afridi Rose Irfan Pathan
Speaking on Samaa TV of Pakistan, Shahid Afridi stressed that he prefers face -to -face discussions on speech behind someone’s back. Afridi said that Airfan should come and talk to him, adding that he does not consider him a real man.
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“The main Usko Mard Mard Mard Hu Jo Samne Khara Hoke Baat Kare Afridi said on the Pakistani TV channel Samaa TV.
(I believe them like competitors who can speak face to face. Anyone can speak behind the back, but I only like to face those who can speak in front of me. It would spice up things. I can also give the perfect answer.)
Shahid Afridi on Irfan Pathan. 🔥
He should talk to me face to face. I always consider a man as the one who stands in front and speaks. He will spend his whole life proving that he is Indian.pic.twitter.com/fhwfbawc9o
– Sheri. (@ Callmesheri1_) September 19, 2025
Naam obsessed Hain – Irfan Pathan strikes Shahid Afridi
Pathan went to the social media account X (formerly known as Twitter) to respond to Shahid Afridi’s comments. Pathan said his criticisms, including players from the neighboring country and the media, are obsessed with him.
“AAP Log Sahi Kehte Hain: ‘Ye Padosi X Players Aur Media Irfan Pathan Ke Naam obsessed Hain,’ wrote Pathan.
AAP LOG Sahi Kehte Hain: “Ye Padosi X Players Aur Media Irfan Pathan Ke Naam obsessed Hain.
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) September 20, 2025
The War of the Words in progress rallied after Pathan recalled a tour of Pakistan in 2006, where Afridi spoiled his hair on a flight. Pathan then called Afridi “bark like a dog”. Pathan rejected Afrida nine times in 154 International Cricket Deliveries.
Shahid Afridi, Irfan Pathan Numbers in international cricket
Afridi made his ODI debut at only 16 in 1996. He amazed the world of cricket by marking the fastest century ODI in 37 bullets, a record that lasted years. Afridi appeared in 398 ODI, marking 8,064 points with six centuries and 39 fifty. He also took 395 counters at an average of 34.51.
The leg spinner scored 1,716 points in 27 test games and took 48 counters. Afridi also raised 1,416 points and claimed 98 counters in 99 T20I games. He capitalized Pakistan through formats and played a central role in his victory for the ICC T20 World Cup in 2009.
Pathan made his international debut in 2003. He scored 1,105 points in 29 tests, including a century, and picked up 100 counters with an average of 32.26. Pathan also played 120 ODI and 24 T20is. He was crucial in the triumph of the 2007 T20 World Cup in India and won the game player award in the final.
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