The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 match was dominated by India, led by Rohit Sharma, while Pakistan’s renowned bowling and batting underperformed. A notable incident involved Abrar Ahmed dismissing Shubman Gill and giving a viral send-off that drew criticism from former cricketer Wasim Akram, who emphasized the importance of humility in sports, especially when struggling. Shubman Gill excelled, scoring an unbeaten 101 and 46 in two matches, showcasing impressive batting skills. Commentary highlighted Gill’s emergence as a key player beside legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, noting that increased responsibility has enhanced his performance and maturity.
The India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 encounter turned out to be quite lopsided, with the team led by Rohit Sharma showing dominance in every aspect. Pakistan’s renowned bowling attack, featuring Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and others, struggled to make an impact, while Babar Azam’s batting performance fell flat. Aside from their disappointing showing, one particular moment that garnered significant attention was Abrar Ahmed’s send-off to Shubman Gill. This occurred when the spinner dismissed Gill and followed up with a gesture that quickly went viral.
Without exchanging any words, as Shubman Gill glanced back, Ahmed signaled for him to leave. This act did not sit well with Pakistan’s pace legend Wasim Akram.
“I admired the bowling, but I found the celebration lacking. Time aur jagah hoti hai yaar. Jeet rahe ho, thik hai celebrate kar lo. Lekin pata hai, phanse hue hain, wicket mil gayi hai. Be humble, be humble. But that’s not happening. Isko bataane waala koi nahin hai. (There is a time and place. If you are winning and celebrating, there’s no harm. But you know, we are struggling in the game. You have to be humble. But that’s not happening and no one is there to tell him. It doesn’t even look nice on TV)” Akram stated during an interview on Sports Central.
“If I were there, or Waqar…..It was such a brilliant delivery, but then the celebration spoiled it all.”
In the two matches played thus far, top-ranked ODI batter Gill impressed by scoring an unbeaten 101 and 46 in India’s successful run chases against Bangladesh and Pakistan, respectively. On Sunday, Gill delighted fans with a magnificent front-foot straight drive, earning a boundary off Shaheen Shah Afridi.
“Look, see, nothing grows under a banyan tree. The banyan tree of Indian cricket is essentially Rohit Sharma, along with Virat Kohli. However, when you observe Shubman Gill, those two straight drives and that stunning cover drive are like a blitzkrieg; they leave the opposition surprised and in awe. This young man has stepped out from the shadows of that banyan tree and is coming into his own.”
“It’s difficult to say. You evaluate men’s abilities based on their results, not their attempts. When you guide your team to victory after scoring a century and don’t throw away your wicket, that sense of responsibility enhances your game. It’s not detrimental; it’s a development. Each responsibility he has taken on has made him a better player,” Sidhu commented on JioHotstar.
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