Afghan Students in Pakistan Chant 'Jai Hind' in Viral Tribute to India's Asia Cup Triumph.
Amid the euphoric celebrations of India's nail-biting five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final at Dubai International Stadium on September 28, a heartwarming cross-border moment emerged from Lahore, where Afghan students studying in Pakistan were captured on video chanting "Jai Hind" in jubilant solidarity with the champions.
The clip, showing a group of young Afghans erupting in cheers and patriotic slogans for Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 52, quickly went viral, amassing millions of views and symbolizing cricket's power to transcend geopolitical tensions between India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
Shared widely on social media, the footage highlighted the students' admiration for India's dominant campaign, including standout performances from Abhishek Sharma (Player of the Series with 314 runs) and Tilak Varma's match-winning 69 not out, amid the tournament's high-drama Indo-Pak rivalry.
This unexpected show of support from Afghan expatriates in Pakistan, where over 50,000 study on scholarships, stirred emotions, with Indian fans dubbing it a "beautiful bridge of brotherhood" and even drawing playful jabs from Pakistani media.
As the win prompted nationwide festivities and a Rs 21 crore BCCI bonanza, this viral gesture underscores how the gentleman's game fosters unity, echoing past instances of cross-border fandom during tense times.
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