Shahid Afridi hogged the headlines on Sunday after a video of him began to do social media rounds. On the video, during his visit to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), the former Pakistan skipper was seen bashing India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Afridi compared PM Modi to coronavirus in his sensational speech, while addressing the Kashmir issue between the two countries.
Afridi was seen in a widely shared video saying that the world contaminated with a deadly disease. But, according to Afridi, what is more, dangerous is the heart and mind of Modi.
After Afridi ‘s statements, many Indian players have spoken out for his offensive comments at the Pakistan International. Former Indian players such as Harbhajan Singh and Gautam Gambhir slammed Afridi for comment.
Harbhajan, who had supported the foundation of Afridi to collect funds in the amid of the COVID-19 outbreak recently, bashed him for passing on these statements. Harbhajan did not hold back and added that Afridi should be more concentrated on his country and stay within its boundaries. Because of his controversial comments in such a serious situation, he also promised to cut off contact with Afridi.
Yuvraj Singh Disappointed By Afridi’s comments
Yuvraj Singh also lashed out at Afridi after Harbhajan for spewing venom at India and passing such statements on PM Narendra Modi. Yuvraj bashed Afridi in his tweet and said he would not tolerate words like that for his country. In addition to Harbhajan, Yuvraj had also helped the foundation of Afridi to help Pakistani citizens. The India all-rounder, however, wrote in his tweet that it is never going to happen again.
“Really disappointed by the statements from @SAfridiOfficial on our Hon’ble PM @narendramodiji. I will never accept such words as that as a responsible Indian who has played for the country. For humanity’s sake, I made an appeal on your behest. But none more. Jai Hind, “Yuvraj said.
Really disappointed by @SAfridiOfficial‘s comments on our Hon’b PM @narendramodi ji. As a responsible Indian who has played for the country, I will never accept such words. I made an appeal on your behest for the sake of humanity. But never again.
Jai Hind 🇮🇳
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 17, 2020
Earlier in the day, Gautam Gambhir also hit Afridi and gave him a hard-hitting response to his remarks. “Pakistan has 7 lakh powers backed by 20 crore people, says the 16-year-old @SAfridOfficial. But, for 70 years, they pleaded for Kashmir. Jokers like Afridi, Imran & Bajwa can spew venom against India & PM @narendramodi Ji to fool Pak ppl but they won’t get Kashmir until the day of judgment! Remember, Bangladesh, huh? “Gambhir has tweeted.
Pak has 7 lakh force backed by 20 Cr ppl says 16 yr old man @SAfridiOfficial. Yet begging for Kashmir for 70 yrs. Jokers like Afridi, Imran & Bajwa can spew venom against India & PM @narendramodi ji to fool Pak ppl but won't get Kashmir till judgment day! Remember Bangladesh?
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 17, 2020
