When words fail, music speaks, and memes scream—and that’s exactly what happened after Pakistan’s crushing defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Cricket legends and experts Shoaib Malik and Zainab Abbas hilariously turned to sad songs to express their heartbreak, leaving fans in splits.
The post-match panel, which included Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, and Zainab Abbas, was tasked with analyzing Pakistan’s performance after their six-wicket loss to India.
But instead of the usual technical breakdowns and cricket jargon, the panelists decided to lighten the mood with a dose of humor—and a touch of music.
Shoaib Akhtar, never one to shy away from theatrics, posted a behind-the-scenes clip from the set that quickly went viral on social media. In the video, the ‘Rawalpindi Express’ turned to Shoaib Malik and asked him to share his thoughts on Pakistan’s performance.
Malik, instead of launching into a detailed analysis, broke into the iconic Bollywood song “Dil Ke Armaan Aansuon Mein Beh Gaye.”
Not stopping there, Akhtar then panned the camera to Zainab Abbas, the ever-composed sports presenter, and asked for her take. Zainab, not missing a beat, sang Atif Aslam’s “Aadat,” specifically the line “Ab to aadat si hai mujhko…” before abruptly stopping, as if the pain was too much to bear.
The clip, which was shared on Akhtar’s social media accounts, instantly went viral, with fans praising the panelists for their humor and relatability during such a disappointing moment for Pakistan cricket.
Pakistan’s loss to India was a tough pill to swallow, especially given the high stakes of the Champions Trophy. The Men in Green struggled with both bat and ball, managing only 241 runs before India chased down the target with ease, thanks to a masterful century by Virat Kohli.
