Shaheen Afridi Ignites India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Rivalry with 'Respond' Threat

• Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi accused the Indian team of violating sportsmanship during last year's Asia Cup clashes.
• Afridi referred to India's refusal to engage with Pakistani counterparts, including skipping handshakes and not accepting the trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi.
• India's actions were in solidarity with the Indian army after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor.
• Mohsin Naqvi, also Pakistan's Interior Minister, stated India must receive the trophy from him if they want it.
• Afridi vowed, "We will try to respond on the field" ahead of the T20 World Cup match on February 15 in Colombo.

Why It Matters: Shaheen Afridi's comments escalate tensions before the highly anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match.