Overview

• Afridi said on Samaa TV that he respects only those who “stand in front and talk,” urging Pathan to meet him directly.
• Afridi claimed Pathan will “spend his whole life proving that he is Indian,” sharpening earlier remarks about national loyalty.
• He dismissed Pathan’s recollection of a mid-air altercation and the “barking like a dog” jibe as fabricated, citing Abdul Razzaq’s denial.
• Pathan’s comments in a Lallantop interview revived the feud by recalling a 2006 exchange and past on-field run-ins, including nine dismissals of Afridi.
• Coverage has tied the escalating war of words to a tense India–Pakistan backdrop and the Asia Cup handshake row, with no formal responses from the BCCI or PCB reported.