Akash Chopra’s reply to PAK PM (Photo: PTI)
Aakash Chopra- Shehbaz Sharif: Former Indian cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has given a befitting reply to Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Aakash Chopra has, in a way, shown a mirror to the Pakistani PM. He has told them the reality of his team. By the way, on what basis did the former Indian cricketer do this? Its strings are connected to the reaction of Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, which he shared on his social media after Pakistan’s victory over Australia in the first T20I played in Lahore.
Shahbaz Sharif found Pakistan’s victory very big
Pakistan defeated Australia by 22 runs in the first T20I played in Lahore. With that win, they took a 1-0 lead in the 3 T20 match series. After that victory of Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif was so happy that he congratulated the team on his ax handle. He wrote- Congratulations to Team Pakistan for their spirited performance in the first T20 against Australia. He further wrote that I would also like to congratulate Mohsin Naqvi and his team who have worked to strengthen Pakistan cricket. This is a proud moment for the country.
Well done Team Pakistan for an electrifying performance against Australia in the first T20I. I also appreciate Chairman PCB @MohsinnaqviC42 and his entire team for their tireless efforts in strengthening Pakistan cricket. Proud moment for the nation.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) January 30, 2026
Aakash Chopra showed the mirror
Former Indian cricketer Akash Chopra expressed his objection to this statement of Shahbaz Sharif and gave a befitting reply to him. He very politely replied to the Pakistani PM and said that it was a bilateral T20I match, that too against Australia’s B team. Because, many of its main players did not play in this match. At the same time, winning by 20 runs in a 170-run match cannot be called full of enthusiasm at all.
With due respectits a bilateral T20i against Australia’s B team. Many main players have given it a miss. And a 20-run win in a 170 run game cant possibly qualify as electrifying 🫣 https://t.co/allr7esAbr
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 30, 2026
Remaining two T20Is on 31 January and 1 February
Before the T20 World Cup 2026, the Australian team is on Pakistan tour for 3 T20 series. Pakistan has won the first match of the series. Now the second and third T20I will also be played in Lahore on 31 January and 1 February.