In a recent heated exchange during a live sports program, former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar expressed his frustration towards an Indian female anchor after Pakistan's defeat to India by 61 runs in the ICC T20 World Cup. Akhtar criticized the lack of sportsmanship, stating, "If you don't want to play with us, then don't play at all and leave the money too." He emphasized the importance of mutual respect in sports, questioning, "What will the white people think about us?" This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the two nations, particularly in the realm of sports, where political sentiments often overshadow athletic competition.