Suryakumar Yadav Just Trolled Pakistan Again… With a Unique Birthday Wish to PM Narendra Modi
Suryakumar Yadav sparks fresh row with a cryptic birthday wish to PM Modi, seen as a dig at Pakistan after handshake saga.
The Asia Cup 2025 was billed as a cricket spectacle, but the ongoing drama between India and Pakistan has stolen the headlines.
The latest twist came from Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, who posted a cryptic birthday wish to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that many saw as a subtle jab at Pakistan.
What happened in the India-Pakistan match?
In Sunday’s high-voltage clash, India beat Pakistan by seven wickets, but the post-match scenes grabbed more attention than the game. Suryakumar and his team refused to shake hands with the Pakistan players, citing solidarity with the families of the victims of the April Pahalgam terror attack.
The gesture left Pakistan fuming. Their skipper Salman Agha skipped the post-match presentation, and the Pakistan Cricket Board filed an official complaint with the ICC, demanding the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft. They even threatened to pull out of the Asia Cup if their demand was not met.
SKY’s subtle dig
Amid the noise, Suryakumar seemed to respond in his own way. On Wednesday, he posted a picture of himself shaking hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the latter’s birthday. The timing and choice of photo appeared to mock Pakistan’s outrage over the no-handshake saga.
Many fans in India saw it as Suryakumar doubling down on his stance, while critics in Pakistan accused him of making a political statement through cricket.
If Pakistan win their next game against the UAE, the two sides could meet again in the Super Four on Sunday, setting the stage for another fiery showdown.
