Shahid Afridi

India Champions Pull Out of WCL Semifinal Against Pakistan Amid Tensions Post Pahalgam Attack

India Champions Pull Out of WCL Semifinal Against Pakistan Amid Tensions Post Pahalgam Attack

New Delhi, August 1, 2025 — In a dramatic turn of events at the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, the India Champions, led by Yuvraj Singh, withdrew from their scheduled semifinal clash against Shahid Afridi’s Pakistan Champions. The move came in protest against the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack and rising political tensions between India and Pakistan.The decision was consistent with the Indian team's earlier position during the league stage, where they had refused to engage with Pakistan on the cricket field. By standing firm again, they made it clear that there would be no cricketing ties amid such national…
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Owaisi Slams Shahid Afridi Over Pahalgam Attack Remark, Calls for Tougher International Action on Pakistan

Owaisi Slams Shahid Afridi Over Pahalgam Attack Remark, Calls for Tougher International Action on Pakistan

New Delhi, April 29, 2025: All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has sharply criticised former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi for his comments blaming the Indian Army following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking to the media, Owaisi called Afridi a "joker" and dismissed his allegations against Indian forces, stating that Pakistan itself must be held accountable for supporting terrorism.Shahid Afridi, during a Pakistani TV show on Samaa TV, had remarked that the terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians and injured several others, exposed the inefficiency of India’s 800,000-strong security forces deployed in Kashmir. "You have an 800,000-strong…
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