Abhishek Bachchan Delivers Savage Burn To Shoaib Akhtar After "Abhishek Bachchan" Gaffe

Abhishek Bachchan may not be a professional cricketer, but he just hit a sixer that has the entire internet roaring with laughter. The Bollywood star delivered a savage and witty comeback to former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar, after the "Rawalpindi Express" made a hilarious on-air gaffe, mistaking the actor for Indian batter Abhishek Sharma.

The comedy of errors unfolded during a post-match analysis of the ongoing Asia Cup. Akhtar, while discussing the Indian team's performance, was talking about the phenomenal form of young batter Abhishek Sharma, who is currently the leading run-scorer in the tournament. But in a classic slip of the tongue, he said, "if they can get Abhishek Bachchan out early, Pakistan might have a chance because the rest of the Indian middle-order batters are struggling."

The internet, of course, had a field day with the gaffe. The clip of Akhtar's "Abhishek Bachchan" comment went viral, and it wasn't long before it reached the man himself.

And Abhishek Bachchan, never one to miss an opportunity for a good-natured roast, responded with a tweet that was as hilarious as it was savage.

"Sir, with all due respect, I don't think they will be able to manage even that, and I don't even play cricket that well," he wrote, a perfect blend of humility and a not-so-subtle dig at the current state of the Pakistani cricket team.

The tweet was a masterclass in wit, a mic-drop moment that has earned him the praise and admiration of fans from both sides of the border. It was a classic case of "I don't even play, but you still can't get me out," and it was delivered with the kind of charm and humor that only Abhishek Bachchan can pull off.

The comments section of his tweet was flooded with messages of appreciation, with many calling him the "new Dad of Pakistan."

"Abhishek cooking Pakistan is the new normal these days," one user wrote, a reference to the Indian team's recent dominance over their arch-rivals.

Another added, "This is the most savage and yet the most respectful roast I have ever seen. Well played, AB junior!"

The incident is a lighthearted and much-needed moment of humor in the often-tense and high-stakes rivalry between India and Pakistan. It's a reminder that at the end of the day, cricket is just a game, and it's okay to have a little bit of fun with it.

It's also a testament to Abhishek Bachchan's quick wit and his ability to connect with his fans. He could have easily ignored the comment, or he could have responded with a generic and boring clarification. But instead, he chose to embrace the humor of the situation, and in doing so, he has won the hearts of millions.

As for Shoaib Akhtar, he has yet to respond to Abhishek's tweet. But we have a feeling that he'll be a little more careful with his words the next time he's on air.

What do you think of Abhishek Bachchan's savage comeback? Was it the perfect response to Shoaib Akhtar's gaffe? Let us know in the comments below.

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