Right before the high-voltage match between India and Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi launched another verbal attack on his Indian counterparts. The reference dates back to the World Championship of Legends, when India pulled out from the Pak-clash, citing nationalism after the Pahalgham attack. Afridi has still promoted cricket as a means to better the relationship across the border. Even tickets were sold in England, and fans came in numbers to cheer for the teams. Speaking to Samaa TV, Afridi said, “I have always said that cricket should continue as it has always helped in improving the relations better between our countries. Money is there, cricket has become commercial. In England, people bought tickets to see the WCL match, and the (Indian) players had practiced to play against us. Then they (India Legends) didn’t play. So, I don’t know what the thinking was? I just don’t understand." Read also: WATCH: Mustafizur Rahman’s Screamer Removes Zeeshan Ali in BAN vs HK Who was the "bad egg?" Afridi explains Shikhar Dhawan was the only one who posted on social media while the rest of the players silently called off the match. That time, Dhawan was vocal, almost having a cold social media war with Afridi. That time, Afridi used the term "bad egg," spoiling things for everyone, according to him! After a month of the drama, Afridi spoke again. Even though he tried to be diplomatic by not taking the name, he made a clear indication and said, “Agar mai naam lunga na iss waqt, toh wo bechare phans jayenge (If I take any names, they will be in trouble). The player I referred to as a bad egg, his captain also told him, ‘If you don’t want to play, then don’t. Just don’t post on social media.’ But the player had come with some purpose. That is why he was a bad egg." He added, There are several issues. Gharon tak pahunch jaate hain, ghar jalaane ki dhamkiyaan dete hain un players ko. Kuch aise hain jo vahan sabit kar rahe hain ki hum Hindustani hain. Bechare jabse paida huye hain sabit kar rahe hain hum Hindustani hain. (People threaten to burn down their houses. Certain players are still trying to prove they are Indian. They have been doing this ever since being born.) Now they are doing commentary in the Asia Cup. Notably, Irfan Pathan and Robin Uthappa are in the commentary panel for the 2025 Asia Cup, who played the World Championship of Legends.