Once again, the former skipper of Pakistan Shahid Afridi is on the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Ever since he released his autobiography, he is facing the heat for something or the other on a regular basis. In the latest, he was trolled by the fans for his remarks on not allowing his daughters to play an outdoor sport.
Recently, in an event, Shahid Afridi revealed that he doesn’t want to allow his daughters to play an outdoor sport. He wants to follow the tradition of his community and also quoted that there are some social issues for him, which made him take the decision.
Feminists can say what they want – Shahid Afridi
Further, he went on add saying that his wife also agreed to his thoughts thus not allowing them to play any outdoor sport. Afridi is happy to all his daughters to play any kind of indoor sport and he would like to support them if they wanted but not outdoor games.
Digging into his statement, it read ”It’s for social and religious reasons that I’ve made this decision regarding my daughters not competing in public sporting activities and their mother agrees with me. The feminists can say what they want; as a conservative Pakistani father, I’ve made my decision”
Well, the book of Shahid Afridi is revealing quite a few interesting aspects of his career. The flamboyant striker of the ball has admitted to the ball-tampering offence, which he committed during his peak stage of the career. He also revealed his age to the fans as well.
The book released in India and Pakistan and already making waves, as Afridi said. He also made a few comments on Gautam Gambhir, calling him Mr Attitude. Later, the Indian cricketer offered a visa to India to give him a treatment, as he is still acting like a kid. A lot of words have been exchanged between them.
As far as the career stats are concerned, Shahid Afridi appeared in 27 Test matches, 398 ODI games, 99 T20 International games and also participated in Indian Premier League.
Here are a few tweets for Afridi comment:
All Pakistani sportswomen would be so sooo…. PROUD to know of the fact that their beloved "LALA" has such wonderful views about "Outdoor Women sports players" of his Nation… Well done LALA, hope @mir_sana05 has heard about it!!! ???
— soham bhattacharya (@sohamarchi) May 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/rabin531/status/1125929915155509249
He is saying that how weak he is in pakistan that his daughters won't be safe even if he had played for long time for pakistan & was captain also.
He is too weak to protect his daughter.— अम्बेडकर जी के भक्त (@Cricket67589810) May 8, 2019
What's more disturbing is the support his regressive thoughts are getting. No, his daughters aren't 'things' that he owns.
— Avishkar Kalgutkar (@mich__to) May 8, 2019
https://twitter.com/roogi_1/status/1125847347768905728
This is exactly why i have a problem with @SAfridiOfficial. He is such an idiot that he feels like explaining himself as a parent to the world. I mean people can say whatever they want but its your decision as a parent and as long as you kids are in agreement, nothig else matters
— KB (@tvveet_kb) May 7, 2019
But he has to make this about him and then use the media and public as a forum for personal validation. I mean how insecure that is. And thats exactly why this man should not be allowed anywhere near Pakistan cricket. Have absolutely zero brain but 100% personal gratification
— KB (@tvveet_kb) May 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/burhanqutub/status/1126205583961546753
Not to forget you're a tyrant and an idiot. Why is it even up for debate? You went to meet a fan girl you used to talk on phone (although he was a boy, serves you right). But your daughters can't participate in Sports.
— Muhammad Zulfiqar (@Fire___Dragon) May 8, 2019
https://twitter.com/rakaece/status/1125853855739105280
Every bit a hypocrite
— Aamir (@aamirofsandiego) May 8, 2019