“Kargil Mein Bhi Haraya Tha…”: Shikhar Dhawan blows up Shahid Afridi for humiliating the Indian army
A sharp exchange of words broke out among Indian cricketers Shikal Dhawan Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi Following recent controversial remarks made by Afridi about the Indian Army Terrorist attacks in PahargamJammu and Kashmir. Dhawan took a strong exception to Afridi’s comments and submitted a stinging b-reliance that referenced India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil conflict.
Shahid Afridi makes a disappointing statement to the Indian Army
The controversy began when Shahid Afridi questioned the effectiveness of Indian forces in preventing tragic attacks in Pahargam, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, when he appeared on Pakistani television channels.
“It’s shocking that within an hour of the attack, their media turned to Bollywood. I was shocked, but I enjoyed what the channel had said and these people called themselves “educated.” ” Afridi said on Samaa TV. He also accused India of habitually denounced such incidents against Pakistan without evidence.
“Even if the firecrackers burst there, they will blame Pakistan.” He added. The former prison then targeted the Indian army, calling it “Narayak and Nikam” (useless, worthless), and blamed Pahargam’s terrorist attacks.
These statements have led to many public figures and citizens expressing their anger and sparking widespread condemnation in India. Among the most notable reactions was the response of a veteran Indian opening batter Shikal Dhawan.
Shikal Dhawan beats Shahid Afridi for humiliating Indian troops
Taking him to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Dhawan ticked out words about his criticism of Afridi.
Dhawan’s post, written in Hindi, spoke directly to Afridi, reminding me of past military conflicts between the two countries. He wrote, “Kargil Mein Bhi Haraya Tha, Alredy Itna Gire Hue Hue aur kitna Girge, Bewajah Comment Pass Karne se acha hai apne desh ki taraqqi mai dimag lagao @safiidifécial.
(Translation: “We have beaten you in Kargil too. You’ve already fallen very low, how low will you be? Instead of passing unnecessary comments, it’s better to focus our minds on the progress of your country. We are very proud of the Indian Army.
Dhawan’s pointed reference to the Kargil War, a conflict in which Indian forces successfully repelled Pakistani intruders, served as a powerful reminder of India’s military capabilities and as a direct rebuttal to the efficiency of the Army of Afridi.
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The exchange didn’t end there. Shahid Afridi later responded to Dhawan’s tweet with a sarcastic post, sharing her photo with tea and caption. “Chouro Ziet Harko, aao tumhey chae pilata hun shikhar. #fantastictea.” (Forget victory and loss, come and let me serve tea, Shihar).
Chouro Ziet Harko, aao tumhey chae pilata hun shikhar. #wonderful https://t.co/ileoepsvm0 pic.twitter.com/t45o8o2xur
-Shahid Africa (@safisiffience) April 29, 2025
This comment was widely interpreted as a jibe referring to a widely circulated video of the captured Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abinandan Vartaman While in Pakistan’s custody in 2019, he quietly sipped the tea, famous for describing it as “great.”
The intense exchange between the two former cricketers highlights the deep-seated tensions that often surface between India and Pakistan, often rippling from the political and military spheres into the world of sports.