Aakash Chopra Criticizes Pakistan PM Over Hong Kong Sixes Social Media Post
TL;DR
- Pakistan defeated India in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly congratulated the Pakistan team on social media.
- Former cricketer Aakash Chopra noted that Pakistan lost their opening match to the UAE.
- Chopra questioned the significance of the Prime Minister's focus on this specific tournament.
Pakistan secured a four-wicket win against India during the Hong Kong Sixes, a tournament featuring six-over matches. After the game, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif posted a congratulatory message on social media praising the team's performance.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra responded to the post by pointing out that Pakistan had previously lost their opening match of the tournament to the United Arab Emirates. He suggested that the Prime Minister had not verified the facts before posting.
In his social media response, Chopra also remarked that the Prime Minister's focus on the Hong Kong Sixes was indicative of the current state of Pakistan's cricket program.
During the match against India, Pakistan chased a target of 89 runs in less than four overs. Khawaja Nafay and captain Abbas Afridi led the scoring for the winning side.
Why It Matters
The exchange highlights the intense public and political attention surrounding cricket matches between India and Pakistan, where even exhibition tournament results draw commentary from high-ranking officials and former athletes.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 12:38:55 PM · Reported with: Times of India
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