Shehbaz Sharif celebrates Pakistan's win over India at Hong Kong Sixes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the national cricket team for their four-wicket victory over India at the Hong Kong Sixes 2026, held at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok. His post praising the players and Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi sparked criticism and mockery from fans, highlighting the relatively low stakes of the event compared to traditional international competitions. Despite the victory, reactions emphasized that this match was not on par with prior World Cup encounters, where India has historically dominated. The tournament continues with Pakistan's match against other teams in the competition.
- •Pakistan wins against India by four wickets at Hong Kong Sixes 2026.
- •Sharif commended PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi for team support.
- •Banter from fans highlights the match's lack of significance compared to World Cups.
- •Mockery of Sharif's celebration follows a history of recent defeats to India.
- •The tournament is ongoing with further matches scheduled.
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Absolute clownery’: Cricket fans mock Pakistan PM for ‘embarrassing’ post celebrating Hong Kong Sixes win over India
"Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the team after beating India at Hong Kong Sixes 2026 but his celebratory post drew sarcastic reactions from cricket fans.
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