Suresh Raina mocks Afridi's appointment as ICC T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador

During the Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 1 match, former Indian cricketer, Suresh Raina, in response to a question from commentator Aakash Chopra took a cheeky dig at former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. 

As the match progressed, Chopra jokingly asked Raina if he had any plans to reverse his retirement decision. Raina, with a grin, replied, "I am Suresh Raina, not Shahid Afridi."

This moment gained attention on social media, and in a recent development, The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Shahid Afridi as an ambassador for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. 

Following the announcement of Afridi's ambassadorship, an X user referenced Raina in a tweet, stating, "ICC has named Shahid Afridi as ambassador for ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Hello Suresh Raina." 

Raina responded in jest, "I’m not an ICC ambassador, but I have the 2011 World Cup at my house. Remember the game at Mohali? Hope it brings back some unforgettable memories for you."

It is worth noting that Raina's playful dig references the memorable 2011 World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan held in Mohali, where India cam out victorious and eventually went on to win the tournament.