India Vs Pak Asia Cup 2025: Viral Video Of Jay Shah, Anurag Thakur With Shahid Afridi in Stadium Is Old

Amid widespread calls to boycott the India-Pakistan clash in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor, the two teams faced off in the Asia Cup tournament  on September 14, 2025, where India registered a seven-wicket win.

In this charged atmosphere, a video went viral on social media claiming to show BJP MP Anurag Thakur, ICC chairman and Union minister Amit Shah’s son Jay Shah, and former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi sitting together during the game. The clip, shared amid boycott calls, triggered sharp criticism online. However, Newschecker found that the video is old and unrelated to the Asia Cup 2025.

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• Careful viewing of the viral video shows “Champions Trophy” banners in the background, which do not belong to the Asia Cup match on September 14, 2025.

• A Google Lens reverse search of the video frames led to a YouTube upload dated February 26, 2025, describing it as footage from an India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match in Dubai.

• An ABP News report (Feb 26, 2025) also covered the same clip, stating that Anurag Thakur was seen with Afridi during the Champions Trophy semifinal on February 23, 2025.
  
• Similarly, Asianet  reported that the BJP MP was seated with the Pakistani player during a Champions Trophy encounter between India and Pakistan in February 2025.
  
• Comparison of the stadium banners in the viral video with the official Champions Trophy 2025 broadcast  confirms that the viral clip is from an earlier match.

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The viral claim is false. The video of Anurag Thakur, Jay Shah, and Shahid Afridi together is from the Champions Trophy 2025, which was held before the Pahalgam terror attack of April 2025. 

Q1. Does the viral video show Jay Shah with Shahid Afridi during the Asia Cup 2025?
No. The video is from the Champions Trophy 2025, not the Asia Cup.

Q2. When was the viral video actually recorded?
It was filmed during the India-Pakistan Champions Trophy match in February 2025, in Dubai.

Q3. Who are the people in the viral video?
The video shows Jay Shah, BJP MP Anurag Thakur, and former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi sitting in the stands.

Q4. Why is the video being shared now?
The clip resurfaced amid the Asia Cup 2025 India-Pakistan match and ongoing tensions post-Operation Sindoor, to mislead viewers.

Q5. How can I check if a viral sports video is real or old?
Look for clues like stadium banners, team kits, logos, and match sponsors. A quick reverse search can help verify its origin.

Sources
YouTube Video By @Cricket-w5y, Dated February 26, 2025
Report By ABP News, Dated February 26, 2025
Report By Asianet, Dated February 24, 2025