'UAE se haare': Ex-cricketer 'fact-checks' Pak PM after 'victory over India' post

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra took a sarcastic dig at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after he congratulated the Pakistan team for their victory over India in the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes tournament. Chopra pointed out that Pakistan had lost its opening match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Pakistan beat India in the Hong Kong Sixes on Friday, a six-a-side tournament in which each team bats for six overs.

Following the win, Sharif took to social media to praise the team and congratulate the players."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," Sharif wrote on X.Chopra, however, questioned the Pakistan Prime Minister's celebration, pointing out that Pakistan had lost its opening match of the tournament to the UAE.

He also took a swipe at the standard of Pakistan cricket, saying that Sharif's focus on the Hong Kong Sixes reflected the team's current standing.‘Humne Bharat Ko Hara Diya’ bolne ki itni jaldi hai ki fact-check bhi nahin kiya. UAE se haare in the opening game. And also, you can gauge the quality of cricket Pakistan is playing that country’s PM is tweeting about Hong Kong Sixes.

I mean. Really!!!" Chopra wrote in an X post.In the match against India, Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi won the toss and elected to bowl. India managed 88/5 in six overs, with Shashank Singh scoring 40 off 11 balls.Pakistan chased down the target of 89 in just 3.5 overs to win by four wickets. Khawaja Nafay top-scored with 41 off 12 balls, while captain Abbas Afridi made 35 off eight deliveries.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates.

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