Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released an official promotional video for the upcoming T20 series between Pakistan and Australia, and the internet cannot stop talking about it.
The promo cleverly combines traditional Pakistani hospitality with a cheeky jab at neighboring rivals India, sparking widespread reactions across social media.
The video opens with an Australian guest enjoying local cuisine in Lahore, where servers bring multiple dishes to his table. The surprised Australian asks who will pay the bill for so much food, to which others reply that “Agha Ji” will take care of it.
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Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha then appears on screen, telling the Aussie, “You are our guest.” The Australian thanks him and praises Pakistani hospitality.
The promo’s standout moment comes when a taxi driver refuses to accept fare from his Australian passenger. The grateful Australian thanks him but forgets to shake hands.
The driver smiles and says, “You forgot to shake hands. Looks like you also stayed with our neighbors.”
Social media erupted with reactions to the subtle dig. “The handshake part is best,” one user commented. Another wrote, “That handshake haha.” A third user joked, “No Indians were harmed in this promo.”
“First time PCB made real content, you nailed it lol, absolutely fantastic,” one fan wrote. Another added, “Handshake part was hilarious.”
The handshake reference carries significant context from recent cricketing events. After Pakistan thrashed India in military clashes in May last year, India launched a boycott campaign against Pakistan.
The tension escalated during Asia Cup 2025, where Indian players refused to shake hands with Pakistani players before the toss. India even closed their dressing room doors after winning matches to avoid greeting Pakistani players.
The controversy deepened when India refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi after winning the tournament. The trophy remains with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and has still not been handed over to India.
The promo concludes with Salman Ali Agha delivering a powerful message. “While we take pride in our hospitality, when it comes to cricket, we are fully prepared for the competition,” he says.
Pakistan will host Australia for a three-match T20 series starting January 29. The second and third matches will take place on January 31 and February 1 respectively.
All matches will be played in Lahore.