Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf refused to issue an apology after facing the wrath of the Indian public for using a derogatory term to abuse India captain Suryakumar Yadav on live TV.
Yousuf rather dragged former India cricketer Irfan Pathan in his statement on social media as a reminder to the Indian media.During a discussion on Pakistan media channel SAMAA TV, Yousuf, an expert on the talk show, was asked about his take on India's refusal to shake hands with Pakistani players after their win in Dubai on Sunday in the Asia Cup 2025 Group A match.
However, the veteran batter resorted to sheer name-calling before accusing Team India of foul play.Here is how the discussion had gone:Yousuf: India cannot escape their castle of illusion. Their captain, Suarkumar Yadav…Anchor: It's Suryakumar YadavYousuf: Yeah, that's what I said. Suarkumar YadavAnchor: No, his name is Suryakumar YadavYousuf: Oh, okay! He is Suarkumar Yadav.
India should be ashamed of itself because of its shenanigans to win matches: keeping the Umpire in cohorts and torturing the referee to act according to them.
There is a limit to everything.Yousuf issues a statement on Suryakumar rowAmid the backlash on social media, the 51-year-old issued a statement, where he did not apologise for his remark and rather turned the tables on the Indian media, questioning their silence…
Published: September 16, 2025 4:59 pm
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