Shahid Afridi targets PM Modi during his PoK visit, Indian cricketers slam
Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has stoked a controversy after he was caught on camera raising the Kashmir issue once again and even describing PM Narendra Modi with the COVID-19 virus.
What @SAfridiOfficial is saying is not surprising. Pakistan was created on foundation of Hindu hatred.
— Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) (@majorgauravarya) May 17, 2020
When a Pakistani comes to India to make money through films, sports, business or even as a tourist, he puts on a mask of “love & humanity”.
This is the face behind the mask. pic.twitter.com/TCCQwE22rG
In the video, which has gone viral online, Afridi could be heard saying: "The world is currently infected by a deadly disease. However, what's more dangerous is in Modi's heart and mind."
Afridi made the remark during his recent visit to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.
Humbled by the response in Bagh and amazed at the resilience of Kashmiris. It's an honor for @SAFoundationN to serve these people. Efforts of local administration in containing COVID 19 are remarkable.#DonateKaroNa #HopeNotOut pic.twitter.com/1uCQp2dvYP
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) May 16, 2020
On Saturday, Afridi posted images from his recent visit to the region and tweeted: " Humbled by the response in Bagh and amazed at the resilience of Kashmiris. It's an honor for @SAFoundationN to serve these people. Efforts of local administration in containing COVID 19 are remarkable. #DonateKaroNa #HopeNotOut."
Meanwhile, Afridi's remarks have been criticised by Indian cricketers like Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh.
Spinner Harbhajan Singh, who played several matches against Afridi, told India Today: "This is very upsetting what Shahid Afridi has come up with, talking ill about our country and our Prime Minister. This is just not acceptable."
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.
— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) May 17, 2020
Jai Hind 🇮🇳
Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh posted on Twitter: "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."
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
BJP MP and former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir said: "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 @narendramodiji to fool Pak ppl but won't get Kashmir till judgment day! Remember Bangladesh?."
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