Renowned British journalist and broadcaster Piers Morgan has landed in hot water following his controversial remark after Afghanistan‘s win over England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Afghanistan’s victory over England was one of the biggest upsets in Champions Trophy history, with Ibrahim Zadran smashing a record-breaking 177 and Azmatullah Omarzai picking up a match-winning five-wicket haul. The Afghan team, known for their fighting spirit and skill, has consistently proven their worth on the global stage, making Morgan’s remarks even more tone-deaf and inappropriate.
Piers Morgan’s controversial post after England’s elimination from Champions Trophy 2025
The Afghan side pulled off a stunning eight-run victory in Lahore, knocking England out of the tournament and keeping their own semi-final hopes alive. However, Morgan’s reaction on social media has sparked outrage, as he wrongly associated Afghanistan’s cricketing triumph with politics, referring to the team as “bloody Taliban,”. Morgan, who is known for his outspoken views, took to X (formerly Twitter) after England’s unexpected loss and wrote:
“Jeez… what a fiasco… AND we’ve handed the bloody Taliban a massive PR win,” Morgan wrote.
Jeez… what a fiasco… AND we’ve handed the bloody Taliban a massive PR win. https://t.co/7SufS5pMIv
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 26, 2025
His comment quickly went viral, drawing widespread criticism from cricket fans, analysts, and social media users, who condemned his insensitive and misinformed statement. Many pointed out that Afghanistan’s cricket team represents the spirit, talent, and resilience of the Afghan people, rather than any political ideology.
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Afghan cricket fan Wazhma Ayoubi gives a strong reply
Renowned Afghan cricket fan and internet personality Wazhma Ayoubi has strongly responded to Morgan following his controversial remark after Afghanistan’s victory in the Champions Trophy 2025. Ayoubi, known for her dual support of Afghanistan and India in cricket, quickly took to social media to respond to Morgan’s disrespectful remark. Quoting his comment, she wrote:
“This one was for you @piersmorgan #AFGvENG #ChampionsTrophy. Enjoy @IrfanPathan’s dance as well while you are at it,” Wazhma replied.
This one was for you @piersmorgan 🤫😉#AFGvENG #ChampionsTrophy
Enjoy @IrfanPathan’s dance as well while you are at it 🔥 https://t.co/ahhMxQm92S pic.twitter.com/KvxgFR6czT— Wazhma Ayoubi 🇦🇫 (@WazhmaAyoubi) February 26, 2025
Her response, laced with sarcasm and humor, referenced former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan’s celebratory dance, which went viral after Afghanistan’s thrilling eight-run victory over England. The remark was widely appreciated by fans across social media, who saw it as a befitting reply to Morgan’s misplaced comments.
Ayoubi: A prominent voice in Afghanistan’s cricketing journey
Ayoubi has emerged as a well-known supporter of Afghanistan cricket, gaining widespread recognition during the Asia Cup 2022 for her passionate backing of the team. She has consistently used her social media presence to celebrate Afghanistan’s cricketing rise, calling out misconceptions and championing the team’s success on merit rather than external political narratives. Her latest response to Morgan’s insensitive remarks further strengthened the argument that Afghanistan’s triumph was purely a sporting achievement, driven by talent, hard work, and resilience.
