The ongoing India-Pakistan cricket rivalry has intensified beyond the sporting arena, encompassing television discussions and social media debates. Following the post-match handshake controversy, emotions continue to run high. What was once a friendly competition has now become highly politicized, with former cricketers becoming increasingly involved. On SAMAA TV, Mohammad Yousuf created significant controversy with his derogatory remarks aimed at India captain Suryakumar Yadav. His comments on live television were immediately met with criticism from viewers and commentators. Yousuf also implied that umpires favored the Indian team. Although India did get favorable LBW decisions, Pakistan also corrected umpire mistakes with the help of DRS. Pakistan struggled to put up a respectable score, ultimately reaching 127/9 in 20 overs. Shaheen Afridi’s late hitting added some respectability to the total. India then comfortably chased down the target, securing another victory in the series.
