A video of former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has sparked a storm online after he was seen leading what was described as a 'victory rally' in Karachi, celebrating Pakistan’s perceived success in the recent military standoff with India. The video, which quickly went viral across social media platforms, showed the 47-year-old standing in an open vehicle while supporters behind him waved Pakistani flags.

Afridi’s celebratory tone came in stark contrast to India’s official position, which was supported by visual evidence of precision strikes on numerous Pakistani air bases. These visuals, released by the Indian Armed Forces, countered Afridi’s narrative and affirmed the success of India’s Operation Sindoor.