Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Irfan Pathan and Shahid Afridi Trade Barbs
Former cricketers Irfan Pathan and Shahid Afridi are arguing.
Pathan said in 2006 he joked that Afridi was acting like a dog because he ate dog meat on a flight.
Recently, Afridi responded, implying he wanted Pathan to repeat his claims in person.
Pathan also reacted on social media, suggesting Pakistani media are obsessed with him.
The original incident occurred on a flight, and the disagreement was triggered by Pathan's old comments.
Pathan also has a strong cricketing record, especially against Pakistan, including a hat trick.
Irfan Pathan and Shahid Afridi are involved in a war of words.
The disagreement stems from a 2006 flight incident.
Pathan claims he joked about Afridi eating dog meat.
Afridi reportedly challenged Pathan to repeat the claims.
Pathan posted a response on X.
- Who
- Irfan Pathan and Shahid Afridi
- What
- Exchange of words stemming from a 2006 incident
- When
- 2006 (incident), Current (response)
- Where
- Karachi to Lahore flight (2006), X, and a Pakistani TV show (current)
- Why
- Pathan responded to comments allegedly made by Afridi regarding a past interaction
- Participants
- Irfan Pathan and Shahid Afridi
- Event
- Exchange of words related to a past interaction
- Pathan's Claim (2006)
- Afridi 'barking like a dog' after eating dog meat
- Afridi's Response
- Implied challenge to Pathan to repeat the claims
- Setting
- Comments made on a Pakistani TV channel and X (formerly Twitter)
- Additional Context
- Pathan took a test hat-trick in 2006 against Pakistan