Following a match in the 2025 Asia Cup on September 15th, a handshake controversy erupted between India and Pakistan. This incident led to a dispute between the cricket boards of both nations, which also spilled over onto social media. Instances of Pakistani users attempting to denigrate India surfaced, including the misuse of prominent cricketers’ names. Australian former captain Ricky Ponting was one of the cricketers whose name was falsely invoked. Numerous posts were made using Ponting’s name, taking a stance against India regarding the handshake issue. Upon learning of this, Ponting addressed the issue on his official Instagram account, expressing his disapproval and cautioning cricket fans.
