Viral video: Fan confronts Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed over Shubman Gill send-off controversy

Abrar Ahmed gestures after dismissing Shubman Gill in the India vs Pakistan match in the Champions Trophy. (AP Photo)

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NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed has found himself in the spotlight once again -- this time not for his bowling but for a light-hearted confrontation with a fan following a controversial send-off to India’s Shubman Gill during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.In a viral video circulating on social media, a passionate fan confronted Abrar during Pakistan’s series against New Zealand, questioning his antics against Gill.Watch:The incident occurred when Pakistan was facing New Zealand in the second ODI at Seddon Park.Also See: IPL Live Score, RCB vs GT A female fan confronted Abrar Ahmed -- who was not in the playing XI -- on the sidelines of the match, questioning his controversial send-off to Shubman Gill. "What were you signaling to Shubman Gill?" she demanded.Though the words weren’t clearly audible in the clip, Abrar’s awkward reaction and nervous smile indicated he was caught off guard.This confrontation stemmed from an intense moment in the India vs Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy group stage.During that match, Abrar produced a stunning leg-break to castle a well-set Shubman Gill for 46. However, it was his animated send-off, gesturing Gill to walk off that sparked controversy among Indian fans.Virat Kohli, at the non-striker’s end, was visibly surprised by the dismissal and the send-off.While Abrar celebrated, social media erupted, with memes and jokes mocking the Pakistani spinner for his over-the-top reaction.Many fans felt his behavior was unnecessary, especially since India comfortably chased down Pakistan’s 241-run total, thanks to Kohli’s brilliant unbeaten century (100 not out off 111 balls).Meanwhile, Pakistan’s form in ODIs hasn’t been promising. Against New Zealand, they suffered an 84-run defeat, handing the Kiwis an unassailable 2-0 series lead.Pakistan’s top order collapsed, with Babar Azam (1), Abdullah Shafique (1), and Imam-ul-Haq (3) falling inside six overs.A valiant half-century from Naseem Shah and a fighting knock from Faheem Ashraf weren’t enough to save them from yet another defeat.

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