Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:32am on 30 Sep 2025,Tuesday Sports
During the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash against Pakistan, Abhishek Sharma addressed the on-field tensions with Pakistan pacers Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf. Sharma, who scored 74 off 39 balls, said their aggressive behavior was unprovoked, and his assertive batting was a direct response. He highlighted his strong partnership with Shubman Gill, built from age-group cricket, and emphasized performing for the team. Verbal exchanges occurred during the match, heightening tensions. Despite this, India successfully chased 172 runs with six wickets to spare. Sharma’s remarks underscore the intensity of the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry. (PC: NDTV)
