{
  "id": 5913282,
  "title": "'Aaj Sunday Hai Kya?': Irfan Pathan's Savage Dig At Pakistan Team Goes Viral After Team India's Asia Cup Win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/aaj-sunday-hai-kya-irfan-pathans-savage-dig-at-pakistan-team-goes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-06T04:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/aaj-sunday-hai-kya-irfan-pathans-savage-dig-at-pakistan-team-goes-viral-after-team-indias-asia-cup-win"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan reignited his classic \"Sunday\" jibe following India Women's resounding seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026. Despite the match taking place on a Saturday, Pathan posted on social media, \"Aaj Sunday hai kya?\" (\"Is it Sunday today?\"), echoing his long-standing humorous banter directed at Pakistan. The post quickly gained traction due to its association with Pathan's trademark social media antics during India-Pakistan contests.\n\nPathan first utilized the \"Sunday\" reference post-victories against Pakistan, making it one of his most identifiable cricket quips. This time, India dominated the encounter, dismantling Pakistan's batting order for a mere 55 runs. Shree Charani and Prema Rawat shone with the ball, claiming three wickets each as India's spin attack exposed Pakistan's batting deficiencies. The target was easily achievable, with Harmanpreet Kaur's team chasing down 56 runs in just 8.4 overs, while conceding three wickets. Harmanpreet stayed unbeaten on 18, and Deepti Sharma finished unbeaten on 12 as India sealed another emphatic triumph over their fierce rivals.\n\nThe victory cemented India's perfect group-stage campaign in the Women’s Asia Cup, as Harmanpreet and her teammates won all three matches against Thailand, Hong Kong, and Pakistan. Pakistan now confronts a crucial final group-stage clash against Hong Kong, where their semi-final aspirations hinge on the outcome. Pathan's witty \"Sunday\" post added another entertaining chapter to the fierce India-Pakistan rivalry.",
  "summary": "Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan revived his famous “Sunday” jibe after India Women thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 on Saturday. Despite the match being played on a Saturday, Pathan took to social media with a cheeky post that instantly reminded fans of his long-running banter aimed at Pakistan. “Aaj Sunday hai kya?” Pathan wrote on X, translating to “Is it…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}