‘This Is Not A Rivalry Anymore’: Suryakumar Yadav’s Brutal Troll After India Crush Pakistan
Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has rubbed salt in Pakistan’s wounds after another commanding victory, declaring that the once-fierce India-Pakistan contest “is not a rivalry anymore” . Speaking at a post-match press conference after India’s six-wicket win in the Asia Cup Super 4s on Sunday, Suryakumar delivered a blunt assessment of the lopsided nature of their recent encounters, a comment likely to echo for ages in cricket circles .
When asked by a Pakistani journalist about the rivalry, Suryakumar held nothing back. “I feel you all should stop asking questions about this India vs Pakistan rivalry,” he began . “According to me, if two teams are playing 15-20 matches and the scoreline is 7-7, or 8-7, then you can call it a rivalry. If it’s 13-0, 10-1… I am not sure what the stat is, but this is not a rivalry anymore” . His comments refer to India’s overwhelming dominance in recent T20Is, where they lead Pakistan 12-3, and their unbeaten record in ICC World Cups .
The Indian skipper’s candid remarks came after his team comfortably chased down a target of 172 in Dubai, their second victory over Pakistan in just eight days . The win was set up by a blistering opening partnership between Abhishek Sharma, who smashed 74 off 39 balls, and Shubman Gill, who scored 47 . Their 105-run stand in under 10 overs broke Pakistan’s spirit early, paving the way for a comfortable victory with more than an over to spare .
The on-field dominance was matched by off-field tensions, with the captains continuing the “no handshake” policy from their previous encounter . Suryakumar’s post-match comments, however, will sting the most, dismissing the historic contest as a non-event and highlighting the widening gulf between the two sides in modern white-ball cricket .
