NEW DELHI: Shahid Afridi has responded to former Group India batter Shikhar Dhawan’s sharp criticism with a sarcastic provide and a viral hashtag.
“Chhodo jeet-haar ki baatein, aao tumhe chai pilata hoon Shikhar. #FantasticTea (Neglect profitable or dropping, Shikhar, come over for some tea. #FantasticTea),” the ex-Pakistan captain tweeted on Tuesday, stirring recent controversy throughout social media.
The remark got here after Dhawan slammed Afridi for blaming the Indian Military for the current Pahalgam terror assault, which claimed 26 lives.
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Talking on Pakistani TV, Afridi questioned how such an assault might occur regardless of India’s heavy army presence in Kashmir, saying, “You may have 800,000 troopers there and nonetheless this occurs? Meaning you’re failing.”
Afridi additionally criticised the Indian media’s protection, calling it over-the-top and theatrical: “Inside an hour, their media turns into Bollywood. It’s laughable.”
These remarks didn’t sit nicely with Dhawan, who hit again strongly on X (previously Twitter): “We beat you in Kargil too. How a lot decrease will you fall? As an alternative of creating baseless feedback, strive working by yourself nation’s progress. We’re happy with our Indian Military. Jai Hind!”
Afridi’s “#FantasticTea” comment could appear informal, nevertheless it carries weight.
It references the well-known 2019 second when captured Indian Air Pressure pilot Abhinandan Varthaman calmly sipped tea whereas in Pakistani custody and stated, “The tea is incredible.”
That line turned symbolic of Indian grit and composure below stress.
By bringing it up now, Afridi has reignited previous tensions and crossed into delicate territory, as many in India see the phrase as greater than only a joke.
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