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Shoaib Akhtar confused Abhishek Bachchan with Abhishek Sharma on Game On Hai, sparking viral laughs. Abhishek Bachchan replied humorously.
Abhishek Bachchan trolls Shoaib Akhtar.
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan recently responded with humour after former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar mistakenly mentioned him instead of Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma during a television discussion on Pakistan’s Asia Cup final chances.
Shoaib Akhtar’s On-Air Slip
During the cricket talk show Game On Hai, Shoaib Akhtar was analysing Pakistan’s prospects against India when he said, “If Pakistan get Abhishek Bachchan out early on in a hypothetical situation, then what is going to happen with the middle-order? Their middle-order hasn’t performed well.”
The panel quickly corrected him, explaining that he meant Abhishek Sharma, the young Indian opener who has impressed with consecutive half-centuries. The amusing mix-up, however, instantly went viral online, prompting laughter from the show’s host and other guests.
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Abhishek Bachchan’s Witty Response
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Abhishek Bachchan shared a link to the clip and responded with characteristic humor: “Sir, with all due respect… don’t think they’ll even manage that! And I’m not even good at playing cricket.”
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Reacting to Abhishek’s tweet, one netizen joked, “They’ve been Ghoomerized” Another tweeted, “Every Abhishek can be a sharma but Not every Abhishek can be a Bachchan. Still Glad aapko Abhishek Bachchan yaad aaye @juniorbachchan unka aura hi aisa hai.” One said, “no cricket skills needed when your wit’s already hitting sixes AB.”
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Final Preview
The final is scheduled to take place in Dubai on 28 September. India enters the match as the tournament favourite, remaining unbeaten so far. Key contributors include opener Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav, who currently leads the wicket charts. However, India’s fielding has raised concerns, with 12 dropped catches reported under Dubai’s challenging “ring of fire” floodlights.
Pakistan secured their spot in the final after a narrow 11-run victory against Bangladesh. Their bowling, led by Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf, remains strong, but the team’s inconsistent middle-order continues to be a source of worry.
Abhishek Bachchan’s filmography and upcoming projects
Abhishek Bachchan has had a busy 2025, with multiple releases across both digital platforms and theatres. The year began with the Prime Video release of Be Happy, followed by a major theatrical outing in June with Housefull 5, where he featured as one of the three lead actors.
His most recent film, Kaalidhar Laapata, is currently streaming on ZEE5.
Looking ahead, Abhishek will next be seen in Siddharth Anand’s King, starring alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, and other notable actors. The actor is currently shooting the gangster drama in Poland. King is slated for release in 2027.
September 26, 2025, 21:06 IST
