A terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir has again ignited tensions between India and Pakistan, but this time on social media. Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi had caused outrage by terming the Indian Army "nalayak" and "kamine." Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan gave a stern but respectful response to Afridi, reminding him of Pakistan's defeat in Kargil and requesting him to pay attention to his country's progress rather than making such unnecessary remarks. Dhawan also showed pride in the Indian Army, closing his message with "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" and "Jai Hind." Afridi, not remaining quiet, attempted to ridicule the situation by citing the chai incident involving Indian pilot Abhinandan, remarking, "Aao tumhey chae pilata hun Shikhar."
In his initial remark, Afridi attacked the Indian Army stating, "You are useless, you are scoundrels." The strong words elicited instant criticism. Subsequently, in response to Shikhar Dhawan's stern reply, Afridi again responded with sarcasm, uttering, "Forget about victories and defeats, come, let me treat you to some tea, Shikhar." His remark was a direct allusion to the 2019 moment when Indian pilot Abhinandan was detained in Pakistan and had been treated to tea, an episode that had become viral then.
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After Afridi’s harsh comment on the Indian Army, the internet quickly reacted. Many Indians found his words disrespectful and insensitive, especially during such a serious time. People expected better from a former international cricketer. That’s when Shikhar Dhawan stepped in and gave a solid reply.
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Without using any foul language, he reminded Afridi about the Kargil War and told him to focus on his own country’s progress instead of passing useless comments. Dhawan’s message was clear, respectful, and full of pride for the Indian Army.
But Afridi didn’t stop. Instead of keeping it mature, he chose to respond with sarcasm. He tweeted, “Come, I’ll serve you some tea, Shikhar,” referring to the time when Indian pilot Abhinandan was captured and offered tea in Pakistan. It was seen by many as a cheap dig, especially when the conversation was about soldiers and national security.
The exchange quickly went viral. While Afridi’s reply was meant to be clever, many felt he crossed a line. , on the other hand, earned praise for standing up for the army without losing his cool. In the end, it looked like Dhawan handled the situation with more maturity just like a good opener handles pressure on the field.
