‘Aaj Sunday hai kya?’: Irfan Pathan trolls Pakistan after India’s crushing win
Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan mocked the Pakistan cricket team on social media following India's dominant victory in the Women's Asia Cup 2026. The match saw Pakistan record their lowest-ever T20 total after being dismantled by India's spin bowlers.
Why it matters
High-profile sports rivalries between India and Pakistan often generate significant social media engagement and cultural discourse in South Asia.
Irfan Pathan wasted little time taking a cheeky dig at Pakistan after India produced another one-sided victory over their arch-rivals in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 on Saturday.Minutes after India crushed Pakistan by seven wickets in their Group A clash, the former India all-rounder took to X with a four-word post that quickly went viral.“Aaj Sunday hai kya?” Pathan wrote.The post was a clear throwback to one of his most talked-about social media jibes from last year, when he repeatedly mocked Pakistan after India defeated the Men in Green in three T20Is played on consecutive Sundays.On that occasion, Pathan had posted, “Sunday kaisa raha padosiyo,” after India's victories, turning the phrase into a recurring taunt aimed at Pakistan.India spin twins leave Pakistan in tattersPathan’s latest post came after India completely dominated Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup encounter, with young spinners Shree Charani and Prema Rawat playing the starring roles.Pakistan…
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