Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan recently had the internet laughing after former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar mistakenly mentioned him instead of Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma during a television discussion. The mix-up occurred while analysing Pakistan’s chances in the Asia Cup final.

On the cricket talk show Game On Hai, Shoaib said, “If Pakistan get Abhishek Bachchan out early on in a hypothetical situation, then what is going to happen with the middle-order? Their middle-order hasn’t performed well."

The panel quickly clarified that he had meant Abhishek Sharma, the young Indian opener who has impressed with back-to-back half-centuries. The humorous blunder instantly went viral, prompting laughter from the host and other guests. Clips of the moment circulated widely on social

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