Lahore Qalandars, led by captain Shaheen Afridi, clinched their third Pakistan Super League (PSL) title last week by defeating Quetta Gladiators in a thrilling final. The team celebrated their victory with great enthusiasm, but an amusing video from the dressing room post-match has now caught everyone’s attention.

In the clip, Shaheen Afridi is seen addressing the team along with the team owner Sameen Rana. Afridi announces that as a reward for winning the title, every player will be gifted an iPhone. Instantly, the players—both Pakistani and foreign—burst into joyous jumps and cheers, celebrating like children receiving their favorite toy. The sheer excitement over the phones has left fans amused and entertained on social media.

Fans Have a Laugh at the Players’ Over-the-Top Reaction

During the celebration, Lahore Qalandars’ owner Sameen Rana praised the players for their hard work and revealed that many had already received iPhones during the season for outstanding performances. However, this time, the entire team would be rewarded with the popular phone. Afridi’s announcement, “There is an iPhone for everyone,” sent the players into a frenzy of happiness.

Traditionally, only the 'Player of the Match' received an iPhone after each game, but this grand gesture was reserved for the championship-winning team. Afridi himself was gifted a special 24-carat gold-plated iPhone 16 Pro series to honor the victory.

Social Media Reacts with Memes and Jokes

The video quickly went viral, with fans poking fun at the players for their childlike excitement over the phones. Some joked that the players acted as if they had never seen an iPhone before, while others taunted Pakistan by calling the reaction “poverty” or “bhikharipana” (begging-like behavior).

Here are some reactions from social media:

• @naman_bhavsar05: “@thePSLt20 abey gareeb 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣”

• @Rajani_news: “SHOCKING 🚨 Shaheen Afridi announces every Lahore Qalandars player will get a free iPhone! The whole squad jumped like they just won the World Cup, not just the PSL!”

• @LakshyaAwasth: “Looks like they haven’t seen iPhones in their life… what bhikharipana is this?”

The iPhones May Actually Be Made in India!

An interesting twist is that the iPhones given to Lahore Qalandars players might actually be manufactured in India. Production of the iPhone 16 series, including the premium Pro models, has recently started in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, through a collaboration between Foxconn and Tata.

Despite the strained trade relations between India and Pakistan, many Indian goods still find their way into Pakistan via Arab countries. This might be how these iPhones, bringing such joy to the Pakistani dressing room, could be sourced from India.