Amid the ongoing India vs Pakistan buzz, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was caught signing an autograph on an Indian jersey in the United Kingdom in the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL). The picture, which went viral on social media, surfaced online after Afridi’s criticising remarks on the Indian players who withdrew from their WCL 2025 match against Pakistan Champions.
In the picture, Afridi was seen giving an autograph on the back of an Indian jersey on the sidelines of a game. However, the website couldn’t verify the actual cricket match when this photo was clicked. Following the withdrawal of several Indian players, including Shikhar Dhawan, the match against Pakistan Champions was called off.
The picture generated mixed reactions. “Heartwarming moment: Shahid Afridi graciously signs an autograph on an Indian cricket jersey for a fan. A beautiful gesture bridging cricket nations!” an user wrote on X.
“Shame on this Indian fan, getting autograph from this chapri Afridi. India ke khilaf zeher to bohot ugalta hai…Apne Awam se bol delde ki Healthcare / Treatment in India KI BHEEK NA MANGA KAREIN..… We don’t need any bridge with Pakistan for any sports,” said another.
Earlier, Afridi had launched a scathing attack on the Indian players for pulling out of the Pakistan clash on June 20. “We are here to play cricket, and I’ve always said that cricket should be kept away from politics — it should move forward,” Afridi told reporters.
“A player should be a good ambassador, not a source of embarrassment for their country. If (India) didn’t want to play against Pakistan, they should’ve refused before coming here. But now you’ve arrived, even held practice sessions, and then suddenly changed everything in a single day,” added Afridi.
Shikhar Dhawan’s stance on IND vs PAK clash
Meanwhile, Dhawan had ignited the Indo-Pak buzz once again when he was asked if he would reconsider his stance on not not playing Pakistan. “You’re asking this question at the wrong time and place — you shouldn’t have asked it. And as I didn’t play earlier, I still won’t play now,” Dhawan told the reporter.
