Pakistani spinner Abrar Ahmed stirred conversation by revealing an unusual wish: to face former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan in a boxing ring. The 24-year-old, who has represented Pakistan in both the 2025 Asia Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy, made the comment during an interaction on a Pakistani YouTube channel. When asked, “Konsa aisa player hai duniya ka jo aap chahate hai ki apke saamne ho aur aap boxing karey, jispe bada gussa aata ho?” Abrar replied, “Mai chahta hu ki mai boxing karu aur khada Shikhar Dhawan ho saamne.” The statement immediately drew attention across cricketing circles and social media, sparking debates about the intent behind the remark. Watch the video here: Pak cricketer Abrar says he wants to have 'Shekhar' Dhawan @SDhawan25 as his punching bag.pic.twitter.com/isJk6Yaql4 — Pakistan Untold (@pakistan_untold) October 5, 2025 Abrar’s comment follows a period of notable headlines. Earlier in 2025, he was involved in a verbal clash with former Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi and had declined participation in the World Championship of Legends match against a team featuring Afridi. Read also: Australia A players fall ill with stomach infection in Kanpur Dhawan’s Record and Abrar’s Career So Far Shikhar Dhawan’s international career spanned from 2010 to 2022, during which he played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is. He amassed 2315 Test runs, 6793 ODI runs, and 1759 T20I runs. Dhawan contributed to India’s ICC Champions Trophy win in 2013 and scored heavily against Pakistan in both ODI and T20I formats. Abrar Ahmed debuted internationally on December 9, 2022, against England in Multan. He has since played 10 Tests, 11 ODIs, and 23 T20Is, claiming 46 Test wickets, 18 ODI wickets, and 29 T20I wickets. During the 2025 Asia Cup, he picked up six wickets in seven matches and finished the final against India with figures of 1 for 29 in four overs. Abrar’s statement, while seemingly lighthearted, adds another layer to his rising public profile as a young spinner balancing cricketing achievements and media attention.