Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi shocked everyone by revealing he has been tested COVID-19 positive. A couple of days ago, he came live spoke about his health and other things. Cricketers from all across the globe took their time out to wish his speedy recovery.
Since the news broke out, several rumours are being spread stating that Shahid Afridi’s health is deteriorating with every passing day. However, Shahid Afridi has rubbished all such rumours of deteriorating health.
Afridi rubbishes rumours of deteriorating health
The former all-rounder admitted that he is getting a lot of calls and messages from his well-wishers during this tough time. He asserted that he is recovering from the disease well. Furthermore, Shahid Afridi slammed the media for spreading false news.
“Allah sub ko social media say bachai. I don’t know how such rumours spread. I’m getting hundreds of calls and messages from concerned well-wishers from all over the world. To all of them, my message is that I’m recovering from Covid-19 and am already looking forward to returning to my social work,” The News quoted Shahid Afridi as saying.
Meanwhile, Shahid Afridi has played a key role in helping needy people during the lockdown. He has travelled to all parts of Pakistan to help people with rations of all communities. However, Afridi seemed disappointed that he hasn’t been able to assist the poor and is hoping to regain full fitness soon.
“Apart from the pain and inconvenience it caused me, the worst thing about the (Covid-19) infection is that it has halted my role in the campaign to help my needy countrymen in these tough times. That’s why I’m hoping to regaining my strength and returning to the social work,” Afridi further said.