‘Suar’ slur at Suryakumar Yadav? Mohammad Yousuf’s shocking live TV remark goes viral

Devansh Poddar

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‘Suar’ slur at Suryakumar Yadav? Mohammad Yousuf’s shocking live TV remark goes viral image

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The India vs Pakistan rivalry at the Asia Cup 2025 has taken yet another controversial turn after the former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf made a derogatory remark aimed at the Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav. 

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India thrashed Pakistan in a one-sided affair on Sunday, post which the Men In Blue refused to shake hands with the Pakistani player as a part of their protest towards the inhuman terror attack in India earlier this year. 

Mohammad Yousuf's shocking statement calls Suryakumar Yadav 'Suar'

In a shocking incident caught on live TV, former Pakistani skipper Yousuf addressed India's T20I skipper Suryakumar, calling him 'Suar' (Pig). The derogatory remark has sparked outrage amongst the Indian fans as they seek an apology for the behaviour. 

The incident came in the aftermath of India's win over their arch-rival Pakistan. Suryakumar carried the bat as he helped India seal a victory with an unbeaten knock in a small chase of 128 runs. 

The game in itself was played under tense circumstances with a strained diplomatic relationship between the neighboring nations. India suffered a brutal terrorist attack earlier in April this year, which cost the lives of innocent civilians. 

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In the follow-up, the two countries faced off in a war-like situation, which worsened their already poor relations. 

After the game, when Yousuf appeared on Samaa TV, a local TV channel in Pakistan, he used derogatory words and also accused India allegedly saying they took the umpires and referees on their side.  

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Suryakumar justified India's stand on the handshake controversy as he mentioned that they were there just to play the game and give a reply to Pakistan. He also dedicated the victory to the brave Indian soldiers and the victims of the Pahalgham terror attack.  

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Devansh Poddar

Devansh Poddar is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.