Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has once again ignited a social media storm—this time not with his bat, but with a photo in military attire holding a cup of tea, which triggered outrage among Indian users while drawing admiration from his fans.
The exchange began when former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan tweeted a sharp response to Afridi’s earlier criticism, saying:
“We defeated you in Kargil too. How much lower will you stoop? We are proud of our army.”
In reply, Afridi posted a photo on social platform X, dressed in a military-style shirt and holding a teacup, captioned:
“Forget wins and losses—come Shikhar, let me serve you some tea.”
The post quickly went viral, with many Indian users reacting angrily and posting harsh comments. However, Afridi’s fans and many neutral users across the world criticized the Indian backlash, calling it overly emotional and unnecessary.
This isn’t the first time Afridi and Indian cricketers have clashed on social media, but this time, the “invitation for tea” turned into a clever mix of humor and sarcasm, capturing the attention of audiences on both sides of the border.