Mumbai: Abhishek Bachchan, known for his sharp wit and humour, once again left the internet in splits after Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar mistakenly mentioned his name during a cricket discussion.

Shoaib Akhtar’s on-air slip

During a chat about Pakistan’s chances in the ongoing Asia Cup, Shoaib Akhtar referred to Abhishek Bachchan instead of Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma. “If Pakistan get Abhishek Bachchan out early on in a hypothetical situation, then what is going to happen with the middle-order? Their middle-order hasn’t performed well,” Akhtar said.

The panel quickly corrected him, pointing out that he meant Abhishek Sharma and not Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan.

Abhishek’s hilarious response

The viral clip soon reached Abhishek Bachchan, who decided to join the fun. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote:
“Sir, with all due respect… don’t think they’ll even manage that! And I’m not even good at playing cricket.”

His self-deprecating humour and cheeky dig at the Pakistani team won over fans instantly.

Netizens react

Social media erupted with laughter as fans hailed Abhishek’s reply. One user commented, “They’ve been Ghoomerized.” Another wrote, “No cricket skills needed when your wit’s already hitting sixes, AB.”
A third user added, “Abhishek just clean bowled Shoaib Akhtar without even stepping on the pitch.”

Many others praised the actor for keeping it light-hearted while still managing to roast the opposition.

A sports enthusiast at heart

Beyond his acting career, Abhishek Bachchan is deeply involved in the sporting world. He owns a Kabaddi team and a football team, and is also a passionate Chelsea FC supporter. He is often seen cheering for Team India during major cricket tournaments.

Upcoming projects

On the work front, Abhishek Bachchan will next be seen in King, alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, and Deepika Padukone. The film is currently under production and has already generated significant buzz.

Conclusion

Whether on-screen, on social media, or in real life, Abhishek Bachchan’s ability to mix humour with humility continues to charm fans. His quick-witted response to Shoaib Akhtar’s mix-up proves once again why he is adored not just as an actor but also as a personality who knows how to win hearts off the pitch.