Pakistani comedian and TV host Tabish Hashmi delivered a brutally honest yet hilarious reaction after Pakistan’s crushing 61-run defeat to India in the T20 World Cup 2026, jokingly restraining himself from using harsh language only because his family was watching.
Following Pakistan’s eighth loss to India in nine T20 World Cup encounters, Tabish appeared on Geo News Urdu’s show “Hasna Mana Hai” where he didn’t hold back his frustration with the team’s performance. The popular host’s sarcastic commentary perfectly captured the mood of millions of heartbroken Pakistani cricket fans.
Hashmi joked, “India might think we’re heartbroken over this defeat. But we’re not sad, we’re used to it.” The remark triggered loud laughter from former Pakistani cricketers and members of the audience present in the studio.
The comedian went further, sarcastically suggesting applause for Pakistan’s underperforming players. He said Shaheen Shah Afridi deserves applause for this performance, and the studio erupted in ironic clapping. He then added that Shadab Khan also deserves applause, and Ahmed Shehzad should give a round of applause for Babar Azam.
His comment, “Family dekh rahi hain nahin tou gaaliyan deta” (If my family wasn’t watching, I would be cursing) perfectly summed up the collective frustration of Pakistani fans who have watched their team repeatedly fail against India in ICC tournaments despite promising starts.
The viral clip shows Tabish’s unique ability to channel national disappointment into comedy while simultaneously holding underperforming stars accountable. His roasting of Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, and Shaheen Afridi resonated with fans tired of repeated failures.
As one social media user noted, “The tide is finally turning in Pakistan. Now people can see how useless this trio is.” Tabish’s humor-wrapped criticism reflects growing impatience with Pakistan cricket’s inability to overcome their biggest rivals when it matters most.
