Overview

• In a light‑hearted question on a Pakistani YouTube show, the Pakistan leg‑spinner said he would like to face Shikhar Dhawan in a boxing ring.
• The clip resurfaced in late September and gained major traction this week, drawing a mix of banter, criticism and trolling, including jibes over him saying “Shekhar.”
• The renewed attention follows the Asia Cup final in Dubai, where India beat Pakistan and Abrar celebrated Sanju Samson’s wicket with a gesture appearing to target India’s dugout.
• Indian players Arshdeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana later mimicked that celebration, with Arshdeep posting the video captioned “No context.”
• Reports also highlight Abrar’s modest Asia Cup returns—six wickets in seven matches, including 1/29 in the final—and his omission when Pakistan’s Test squad for South Africa was trimmed.