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Abhishek Bachchan humorously reacted after Shoaib Akhtar mistakenly referred to cricketer Abhishek Sharma as the actor during a live show discussing the India-Pakistan Asia Cup final. Akhtar's on-air blooper left panellists in splits, prompting Bachchan's witty reply on X, stating even he couldn't get out. This viral moment blended cricket and Bollywood ahead of the highly anticipated final.

Shoaib Akhtar believes Pakistan can defeat India in the Asia Cup 2025 final by dismissing Abhishek Sharma early and maintaining an aggressive mindset. Akhtar emphasized the importance of targeting Sharma in the initial overs, suggesting that his early dismissal could destabilize the Indian batting lineup. He also anticipates Gautam Gambhir will motivate India to bring their best game against Pakistan.

Shoaib Akhtar criticised the umpiring after Pakistan's loss to India in the Asia Cup 2025. He questioned Fakhar Zaman's dismissal, calling it a wrong decision. Akhtar highlighted the third umpire's decision despite available camera angles. Pakistan captain Salman Agha acknowledged the debatable call. India chased down the target, with Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill leading the charge.