Boycott on the internet and ‘jhappi’ on the field! There was warmth between Irfan Pathan and Shoaib Malik, watch video

Irfan Pathan: Amidst the increasing diplomatic and military tension between India and Pakistan, a video of former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has sparked a new debate on social media. While on one hand there is bitterness on the border, on the other hand the warmth seen between Irfan and Shoaib Malik on a private league ground has surprised everyone.

The relations between India and Pakistan have seen a huge decline for some time. After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and ‘Operation Sindoor’ launched by the Indian Army in response to it, talks between the two countries are completely closed. Its effect was clearly visible even on the cricket field, but a recent video of Irfan Pathan has broken this silence.

Look at this.

During the Legends League,
Irfan Pathan boycotted Pak and earned massive respect.

Now the same Irfan is seen hugging and shaking hands with them on camera.
Principles change with the stage 🤡

After seeing this respect for Suryakumar 🫡

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— cricketplusmeme (@cricketplusmem_) January 23, 2026

What did you see on the field?

After a private T20 league match, where bitterness was expected between the two countries, the opposite scene was seen. Where after the match was over, Irfan Pathan and Shoaib Malik of Pakistan hugged each other and laughed and talked for a long time. Not only Irfan, but the players of both the teams shook hands with each other and shared ‘high-fives’.

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‘Operation Sindoor’ and its shadow on cricket

The Indian Army’s retaliatory action after the Pahalgam attack has frozen diplomatic relations. Due to this tension, India has rejected any bilateral talks with Pakistan for the T20 World Cup. There is a mixed reaction among fans regarding this video of Irfan Pathan; Some are calling it ‘sportsmanship’, while some are considering it ‘insensitivity’ towards the sacrifice of the soldiers.