Shahid Afridi’s brain hasn’t developed according to his age: Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir is known to be a cricketer who wears his heart on his sleeves. He idolises the great Bhagat Singh. Gambhir played his best cricket between 2007 and 2011, in which he was instrumental in winning two World Cups for India in limited-overs cricket with his gritty batting. Gambhir is an emotional cricketer who still remains very animated on the field whenever he plays for KKR in the IPL.

The opening batsman played in a few memorable encounters against arch-rivals Pakistan. He had a famous mid-pitch collision against former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi in 2007 which led both players to exchange the choicest of words to one another. The southpaw was again involved in a heated argument with Kamran Akmal in the Asia Cup of 2010 when Dhoni had to literally pull Gambhir away from the scuffle.

With the India-Pakistan clash around the corner, news channels are running various programs where former cricketers are invited to share their views on the oncoming game on Sunday. Gambhir was called by ABP News to discuss the game alongside former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

Gambhir lashes Afridi for his comments

The presenter peppered Gambhir with a bouncer first up when he asked the left-hander to express his views on Afridi’s latest comments that he can be friends with every Indian cricketer apart from Gautam Gambhir because the Indian never wanted to be friends with any of his Pakistani counterparts.

Gambhir replied in a staunch manner saying that Afridi’s brain hasn’t developed according to his age. The 35-year old said that he maintains good relations with Pakistani players but the scenario changes when they are pitted against each other on the field.

Akhtar says both good humans

Akhtar laughed Gambhir’s comments off saying that both Afridi and Gambhir have had a misunderstanding as both players are good humans. He said that he wouldn’t be surprised if they hug when they meet for the next time.

India and Pakistan will play each other in a hugely anticipated encounter at Edgbaston in Birmingham. India are widely tipped as the favourites to win this game as they have a far superior side compared to their rivals.