Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has found himself under the social media spotlight after he named Indian former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan as his opponent, he would like to face in the boxing ring. The remark came during a light-hearted segment on a Pakistani YouTube channel, where the 27-year-old was asked about a player who makes him particularly angry and whom he would like to confront in a boxing match. Without hesitation, Abrar responded, “Main chahta hu ki main boxing karu aur khada Shikhar Dhawan ho saamne” (I want to box, and I want Shikhar Dhawan in front of me).
The clip went viral all across social media platforms, garnering mixed responses from fans. While some took it as playful banter, others took it out of context due to the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan.
Abrar Ahmad's recent career highlights
Abrar Ahmed, who had a disappointing Asia Cup 2025 campaign, played seven matches and took only six wickets at an economy rate of 5.36. In total, he played 10 Test matches in his international career, taking 46 wickets with an economy of 3.60. In ODIs, he took 18 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 25.61. In T20Is, he has taken 29 wickets in 23 matches. Presumably, he is still regarded as a household name in Pakistan cricket, given his ability and capability, despite recent experiences on the field.
In his personal life, Abrar Ahmed recently married Amna Rahim in a wedding ceremony in Karachi. The event was attended by many cricketing personalities, including PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, Test captain Shan Masood, and star pacer Shaheen Afridi, further establishing that Abrar Ahmed is a budding star as he gained prominence on and off the field.
Abrar Ahmed’s shocking boxing comment about Shikhar Dhawan. Watch!
Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed has found himself under the social media spotlight after he named Indian former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan as his opponent, he would like to face in the boxing ring. The remark came during a light-hearted segment on a Pakistani YouTube channel, where the 27-year-old was asked about a player who makes him particularly angry and whom he would like to confront in a boxing match. Without hesitation, Abrar responded, “Main chahta hu ki main boxing karu aur khada Shikhar Dhawan ho saamne” (I want to box, and I want Shikhar Dhawan in front of me).
The clip went viral all across social media platforms, garnering mixed responses from fans. While some took it as playful banter, others took it out of context due to the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan.
Abrar Ahmad's recent career highlights
Abrar Ahmed, who had a disappointing Asia Cup 2025 campaign, played seven matches and took only six wickets at an economy rate of 5.36. In total, he played 10 Test matches in his international career, taking 46 wickets with an economy of 3.60. In ODIs, he took 18 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 25.61. In T20Is, he has taken 29 wickets in 23 matches. Presumably, he is still regarded as a household name in Pakistan cricket, given his ability and capability, despite recent experiences on the field.
In his personal life, Abrar Ahmed recently married Amna Rahim in a wedding ceremony in Karachi. The event was attended by many cricketing personalities, including PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, Test captain Shan Masood, and star pacer Shaheen Afridi, further establishing that Abrar Ahmed is a budding star as he gained prominence on and off the field.