Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Pakistan Captain Trolled for Copying Hardik Pandya's Pose
A Pakistani cricket player named Muhammad Shahzad captained his team to win the Hong Kong Sixes tournament for the sixth time.
After winning, he copied a famous pose that an Indian player, Hardik Pandya, often does when winning big tournaments.
Shahzad put the trophy on the ground and stood behind it, much like Pandya.
Some people online didn't like this and started making fun of Shahzad.
They felt the pose was only for very important wins, like the World Cup, and that the Hong Kong Sixes wasn't as important.
Also, an Indian player named Dinesh Karthik had posted about beating Pakistan earlier in the tournament.
But then, India got knocked out, and Pakistan went on to win.
Shahzad then posted a reply to Karthik, saying 'Business as usual,' which was a bit of a comeback.
Pakistan, led by Muhammad Shahzad, won the Hong Kong Sixes title for a record sixth time, surpassing England and South Africa.
Shahzad emulated Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya's iconic trophy celebration pose after Pakistan's victory.
Netizens trolled Shahzad for copying Pandya's pose, deeming the Hong Kong Sixes tournament less significant than major ICC trophy wins.
Pakistan captain Muhammad Shahzad responded to a post by Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik, who had celebrated an earlier win against Pakistan.
While Pakistan won the tournament, India, despite an initial win against Pakistan, was eliminated after losing all their subsequent matches.
- Who
- Pakistan all-rounder Muhammad Shahzad, Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik, Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya, netizens (online users)
- What
- Pakistan captain Muhammad Shahzad was criticized and trolled online for imitating Hardik Pandya's iconic trophy celebration pose after winning the Hong Kong Sixes tournament. He also responded to Dinesh Karthik's social media post about an earlier win against Pakistan.
- When
- Following Pakistan's victory in the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
- Where
- Hong Kong (tournament location), social media (for posts and trolling).
- Why
- Netizens criticized Shahzad for copying a pose associated with major ICC trophy wins after triumphing in a tournament they perceived as less significant. Shahzad's response was a 'cheeky dig' at Dinesh Karthik after India's subsequent elimination from the tournament.
Muhammad Shahzad's Celebration
Netizens' Reaction
Pose Imitation and Tournament Significance
Muhammad Shahzad's Celebration
Muhammad Shahzad recreated Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya's famous pose after Pakistan won the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, a tournament where he also captained his team to a record sixth title. The pose involved placing the trophy on the pitch and standing behind it with shrugged shoulders, similar to Pandya's celebration after major victories.
Netizens' Reaction
Netizens trolled Shahzad for copying Pandya's iconic pose after winning a tournament they perceived as 'insignificant' compared to major ICC trophies. They contrasted Shahzad's win with Pandya's celebrations after the T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy, implying a disparity in the achievements.
Dinesh Karthik's Post vs. Pakistan's Outcome
Muhammad Shahzad's Celebration
After India had a close win against Pakistan in a rain-affected match, Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik posted on social media: 'Fun start to Hong Kong Sixes Winning against pak.'
Netizens' Reaction
Despite Karthik's initial post celebrating a win against Pakistan, India subsequently lost all their remaining matches and were eliminated, while Pakistan went on to win the tournament. Pakistan captain Muhammad Shahzad responded to Karthik's post with: 'Fun end to the Hong Kong Sixes Business as usual.'
- Tournament
- Hong Kong Sixes 2025
- Winner
- Pakistan
- Final Opponent
- Kuwait
- Winning Margin (Final)
- 43 runs
- Pakistan Captain
- Muhammad Shahzad
- Pakistan's Title Count
- Record sixth title
- India's Performance
- Lost all remaining matches after initial win against Pakistan
Sources
Pakistan Star Copies Hardik Pandya's Celebration After Men In Green Win Hong Kong Sixes
'Have Some Shame': Pakistan's Muhammad Shahzad Faces Backlash For Mocking India After Hong Kong Sixes Triumph
Muhammad Shahzad fails miserably at mimicking Hardik Pandya's iconic pose; fans troll Pakistan star ‘have some shame…’
Pakistan cricketer mocked for copying Hardik Pandya's iconic pose after India's T20 World Cup triumph
