Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan amused fans with a sharp and humorous response to a comical on-air blunder by former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar during the Asia Cup 2025. The actor’s witty reaction quickly went viral across social media ahead of the upcoming final match between India and Pakistan.
India are set to face Pakistan in the high-octane Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, September 28. Both teams had faced each other in the group and Super Four stages, with India winning those games. The Suryakumar Yadav-led team will enter the final as favorites, given their unbeaten run.
Shoaib Akhtar’s Name Mix-Up With Abhishek Sharma Goes Viral on Social Media
During an episode of the cricket talk show Game On Hai, Shoaib Akhtar accidentally called India’s opener Abhishek Sharma “Abhishek Bachchan” while discussing Pakistan’s approach to the Asia Cup final. He stated that India’s middle order would struggle after an early dismissal.
“If Pakistan get Abhishek Bachchan out early in a hypothetical situation, then what is going to happen with the middle order? Their middle order hasn’t performed well,” Akhtar stated.
The mistake prompted laughter from the hosts and guests, who quickly clarified that he was referring to Sharma. The clip quickly went viral on social media ahead of the India-Pakistan clash.
Don’t Think They’ll Even Manage That – Abhishek Bachchan
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan joined in on the fun after Shoaib Akhtar’s on-air slip went viral. Bachchan, known for his love of sports, including cricket, football, and kabaddi, shared the clip on the microblogging site and added his trademark humor.
In playful banter, the actor joked that even he doubted Pakistan would manage the feat, despite not being skilled at cricket.
“Sir, with all due respect… don’t think they’ll even manage that! And I’m not even good at playing cricket,” Abhishek Bachchan wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Bachchan’s witty response left fans laughing across social media. Users quickly reacted to the post, with one joking, “They’ve been Ghoomerized,” while another added, “No cricket skills needed when your wit’s already hitting sixes, AB.”
Abhishek Sharma Has Been a Key Player for India in the Asia Cup 2025
Abhishek Sharma has been a key figure for India in the Asia Cup 2025. He has scored 309 runs in six innings at an average of 51.50 and a blistering strike rate of 204.64, including three half-centuries. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side has won all six matches, including two victories over Pakistan.
India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the group stage. The Men in Blue also recorded a 6-wicket win in the Super Four clash, giving them a psychological edge as the two rivals meet in an Asia Cup final for the first time.
Pakistani pacer Haris Rauf was fined 30% of his match fee for his gestures toward Indian fans, while teammate Sahibzada Farhan received a formal reprimand. In response, the PCB filed a complaint against Indian Suryakumar Yadav for dedicating the win to Pahalgam victims.