'I want to punch him': Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed wants to fight legendary India batter - watch

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricket team spinner Abrar Ahmed has once again found himself in the spotlight, but this time not for his on-field antics but for comments made off the field. During a recent appearance on a Pakistani YouTube channel, the 27-year-old leg-spinner was asked which cricketer he would like to face in a boxing ring.

Responding to the question — “Konsa aisa player hai duniya ka jo aap chahate hai ki apke saamne ho aur aap boxing karey, jispe bada gussa aata ho?” — Abrar replied, “Main chahta hu ki main boxing karu aur khada Shikhar Dhawan ho saamne (Which player do you want to face in the boxing ring, and you have a lot of anger against? - I want to box and want Shikhar Dhawan in front of me)”


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The comment, referring to former India opener Shikhar Dhawan, quickly went viral after a clip of the interview surfaced online. Fans shared mixed reactions, with some calling it a light-hearted jibe and others viewing it as unnecessary provocation.

Abrar represented Pakistan in the recently concluded Asia Cup, where India defeated Pakistan three times including the all-important final. His statement has gained attention especially after the fiery exchanges and celebrations that marked the India-Pakistan clashes in Dubai.

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The Asia Cup final was a memorable one for India, who clinched their ninth title with a five-wicket win. Chasing 147, India recovered from 20/3 as Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 and Shivam Dube’s 33 powered the team home with two balls to spare. Earlier, Pakistan had collapsed from 113/1 to 146 all out, with Kuldeep Yadav’s 4/30 triggering the slide.

Abrar, who took 1/29 in his four overs, also drew attention for his signature wicket celebration directed toward India’s dugout after dismissing Sanju Samson. Following India’s victory, Arshdeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana were seen mimicking the same gesture, with Arshdeep later posting the clip captioned “No context.”

While Abrar’s on-field performances continue to draw praise, his latest remark has added yet another chapter to the heated rivalry and sentiment surrounding the India-Pakistan rivalry.


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