5 Times Shahid Afridi made controversial comments
Afridi is not only known for making comebacks from retirement but also for his controversial statements.
2. On his daughters and not allowing them to pursue sport (2019)
When the world is moving towards equality and equal support for women, Shahid Afridi seems to be moving backwards. In a controversial statement, he said that he will not allow his daughters to play any professional outdoor sport. The main reason for it is social and religion reasons.
It was back in October 2000 when Afridi tied the knot and got married to his maternal cousin Nadia Afridi. The duo has four daughters, Aqsa, Ansha, Ajwa, and Asmara. However, if Afridi has his way, none of them will be allowed to pursue an outdoor sport if they want to.
“Cricket? No, not for my girls. They have permission to play all the indoor games they want, but my daughters are not going to be competing in public sporting activities,” Afridi expressed his views. He was blasted on Twitter and other social media as he was criticised for his decision.
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