In what the netizens are calling one of the funniest press conference interactions involving a cricketer in recent times, a hilarious mix-up between Shaheen Afridi and a Pakistani journalist is going viral on social media.
Afridi, Pakistan’s ODI captain, was fielding questions ahead of the ODI series against Australia when a journalist, Asghar Ali Mubarak, introduced himself before asking a question.
Shaheen, who celebrated Eid only a few days earlier, responded, “Aapko bhi Mubarak" (Mubarak to you too), prompting laughter from those present.
The journalist quickly clarified the misunderstanding by replying, “Mera naam Mubarak hai" (My name is Mubarak), leaving Afridi and the room in splits.
Afridi quickly gathered himself and said, “Aapko Eid bhi Mubarak."
The video has generated thousands of reactions, with users describing the moment as “pure comedy."
