Following India's victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, a video call between cricketer Rinku Singh and YouTuber Elvish Yadav has sparked a wave of reactions on social media. The Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, secured the Asia Cup title by defeating Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. Rinku Singh notably hit the winning shot, sealing India's triumph and leading to widespread celebrations.
Shortly after the victory, Elvish Yadav, a popular YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT winner, shared a video on his Instagram story showing him congratulating Rinku Singh via video call. In the video, Elvish is heard saying to Rinku, "Mahool bana diya. Karo enjoy," and inquiring about the location of the party. Rinku's response and the ensuing exchange revealed a friendly rapport between the two.
However, what caught the attention of many netizens was Rinku Singh addressing Elvish Yadav as "bhaiya," which translates to "brother". Given that Elvish is 28 years old and Rinku is 27, the seemingly deferential term led to considerable surprise and trolling online.
Social media users expressed their reactions with a mix of amusement and criticism. Some found the interaction endearing, while others questioned the necessity of Rinku using the term "bhaiya". One user wrote, "Unreal downfall of Rinku," while another asked, "Rinku Singh kya majburi thi?". Some of the comments implied that Rinku, as a rising cricket star, shouldn't be seen being overly respectful to a YouTuber, despite their friendship.
Elvish Yadav also posted on X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate India's win, referencing historical events. He wrote, "93,000 surrendered in December 1971. It's September 2025 nothing has changed Pakistan has always surrendered to India !! Congratulations Team India".
Despite the mixed reactions to the video call, many fans and celebrities have congratulated Team India on their Asia Cup victory. Rinku Singh's performance in the final was particularly lauded, with many attributing the win to his final shot and Tilak Verma’s performance throughout the game.
