Hardik Pandya SCOLD Kuldeep Yadav For Dropping Shaheen Afridi’s Catch! WATCH

In a rare moment of on-field tension during India’s 61-run victory over Pakistan on February 15, 2026, Hardik Pandya and Captain Suryakumar Yadav were seen reprimanding Kuldeep Yadav.

The heated exchange, captured in a now-viral video, occurred just after the final wicket was taken at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

The “Drop Catch” Controversy

The tension stemmed from a specific lapse in the 18th over of Pakistan’s chase:

The Incident: While Hardik Pandya was bowling, Shaheen Afridi pulled a short-of-a-length delivery toward cow corner. Kuldeep Yadav, positioned at the boundary, got both hands to the ball but failed to hold on.
The Result: The ball fumbled through his grasp and cleared the rope for a six, adding to Hardik’s runs conceded and delaying the inevitable victory.
Double Frustration: Hardik was reportedly already irate because Ishan Kishan had spilled a difficult chance behind the stumps just one ball prior.

Viral Post-Match Visuals

The drama didn’t end with the match. Cameras followed the players during the customary handshakes:

The Scolding: Hardik was seen gesturing emphatically and speaking in an aggressive tone toward a dejected-looking Kuldeep.
The Captain’s Stance: Suryakumar Yadav joined in, appearing to “school” the spinner about the importance of concentration in high-stakes games.
The Peacekeepers: Seeing the tension, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma stepped in to diffuse the situation, with Rinku seen trying to calm Hardik down as they walked back to the dressing room.