Pakistan Fan Makes Special 'India' Request To Wahab Riaz: "We Don't Want Asia Cup Trophy"

Ek chhoti si maang, badi bhaavna

Namaste dosto. There's something about the way cricket binds hearts that moves me—like two ragas meant to be played in sequence. Yesterday, after our Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 clash with Hong Kong at Dubai, a fan's words reached Wahab Riaz sahab near the hoardings, and they stopped everyone mid-conversation.

The fan didn't ask for a signed ball or a photo. He said, plainly and from the heart: "Wahab sahab, India par koshish karein. India ko humne harana hai—Asia Cup trophy nahi chahiye." No trophy, coach. Just the win over India. That is the rhythm of a true supporter's soul.

Where things stand

Our women have already booked their spot in the semifinals. The only stage where India and Pakistan can now meet is the final—Pakistan take Sri Lanka, while India face either Bangladesh or the UAE.

A sobering reminder, though: earlier in the tournament, India thrashed us by seven wickets. We were bowled out for 55, and they chased it down in just 8.3 overs. Title favourites, they are.

A cautionary note

Captain Fatima Sana courted trouble against India—fined 10% of her match fee and handed a demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct. On the last ball of India's chase, after dismissing Shafali Verma through a caught-and-bowled, she gestured toward the pavilion. The ICC found her guilty under Article 2.5—language or gestures that could provoke an aggressive reaction. A gentle reminder that even the finest players must keep their composure when the stakes run high.

The real trophy, dear friends, is not silver or gold. It is that moment when the bat meets the ball, and a nation holds its breath together.

Jai Hind. Padhayein, jeeyein.

Source: NDTV Sports