Irfan Dances to ‘Afghan Jalebi’ after Afghanistan beat England
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has been filled with exciting moments, and the latest match between Afghanistan and England was no exception. Afghanistan registered a thrilling win over England, knocking them out of the tournament in the process. The victory was celebrated by many, including ex-India cricketer Irfan Pathan, who took to social media to express his joy.
Irfan Pathan, a former Indian bowler, shared a video of himself dancing to the popular Afghani song “Afghan Jalebi” on his Instagram story. The video quickly went viral, with many fans and cricketers alike praising his enthusiasm and love for the Afghan team.
The video showed Irfan dancing to the catchy tune, waving his arms and legs in joy. He captioned the post, “Another ICC win against England from Afghanistan. Bhai jan mere baghair dance (Brother, you’re dancing without me).” The post was met with a lot of love and appreciation from fans, with many commenting on how cool Irfan looked dancing to the song.
But it was not just Irfan who was impressed with the video. Afghanistan’s star cricketer Rashid Khan, who was part of the team that defeated England, commented on Irfan’s post, saying, “Thank you…for…support.” Rashid also added a laughing emoji to his comment, indicating that he was thrilled to see Irfan dancing to the song.
The victory over England was a significant one for Afghanistan, as it marked their first win over the English team in an ICC tournament. The win also meant that Afghanistan moved to the next round of the tournament, where they will face off against other top teams.
The match between Afghanistan and England was a thrilling one, with both teams giving it their all. Afghanistan won the match by 21 runs, thanks to a brilliant performance from their bowlers. The Afghan bowlers, led by Rashid Khan, restricted England to a total of 160 runs, which was not enough to chase down Afghanistan’s target of 181 runs.
The win was a testament to the progress that Afghanistan has made in cricket over the years. The team has been steadily improving, and their performance in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy is a reflection of their hard work and dedication.
Irfan Pathan’s dance video was just the latest example of how the cricket community comes together to celebrate a team’s victory. The video was widely shared on social media, with many fans and cricketers praising Irfan’s enthusiasm and love for the Afghan team.
In a sport that is often criticized for being serious and stoic, Irfan’s dance video was a refreshing change of pace. It showed that even former cricketers like Irfan can let loose and have fun, and that cricket can be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds.
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has been an exciting tournament so far, with many thrilling matches and upsets. The win over England was a significant one for Afghanistan, and Irfan’s dance video was the perfect way to celebrate their victory.
As the tournament continues, fans around the world will be eagerly waiting to see what other exciting moments are in store. And who knows, maybe we’ll even see Irfan dance to “Afghan Jalebi” again.
