Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has once stoked the Kashmir issue after dedicating the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) to the people of Indian-occupied Kashmir. Shahid Afridi-led Rawalakot Hawks thumped Muzzafarabad Tigers to win the inaugural edition of the tournament.
In the nail-biter, the Hawks set a 170-run target for their opponent which they could not achieve despite the efforts of Zeeshan Ashraf who totaled 46 runs, falling short by seven runs. Meanwhile, during the post-match press conference, Shahid Afridi triggered controversy yet again with his statement.
Watch the clip here:
I hope the next time and every time our Indian 🇮🇳 players stand and giggle with these Pakistani 🇵🇰 players during a ICC match presentation, remember what these guys stand for.. pic.twitter.com/xohpPQdro6
— Yo Yo Funny Singh (@moronhumor) August 19, 2021
The video has now gone viral on social media with many fans slamming him for his controversial statements.
Open to the idea of joining politics – Shahid Afridi
During a conversation on the occasion of Pakistan’s independence day, Shahid Afridi opened up on his intentions of joining politics, saying that he has not completely disregarded the developments.
“It’s not like I have completely disregarded the idea of getting into politics, but I usually prefer to live one day at a time. I don’t know what my plan will be tomorrow or the day after. The greatest of planners is sitting up there, so I prefer enjoying every day,” Afridi said.