Shahid Afridi’s explanation on statement attributed against Imran Khan
Show me anywhere that I have said such a thing about Imran bhai, Please don't make me a part of this dirty politics, Shahid Afridi's video statement
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi denied viral statement on social media attributed to him about Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan.
Shahid Afridi’s son-in-law and captain of PSL 8 winning team Shaheen Shah Afridi also came out in defense of his father-in-law.
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Shahid Afridi has said in a video message on Twitter that “I have been seeing since yesterday that a statement attributed to my name is being circulated regarding Imran Khan. This is very sad news. Whoever is doing this is very dirty.” Trying to do politics”.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 19, 2023
The former captain said, “I don’t want to get into their politics, nor am I a part of it. Alhamdulillah, I have so much courage that if I have to say something, I will say it myself. Show me anywhere that I have said such a thing about brother Imran.” Who are you?
The former captain requested that “please don’t make me a part of this dirty politics, congratulations to you guys for your politics, I believe in only one type of politics and that is to serve the people and the country”.
I request you all to only think about Pakistan. We should not indulge ourselves into any act which divides us further. Hum Sab ko apni apni fields me positive reh ker Pakistan ka haq Ada kerna hoga. Pakistan Noor hai or Allah pak is Noor Ki Hamesha hifazat farmayain ge, Ameen. https://t.co/ZCUp6CPZi4
— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) March 19, 2023
After Shahid Afridi, his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi also issued a statement in this regard. He wrote in his tweet that “I request you all to think only about Pakistan, we should not involve ourselves in any such work.” What should be done is to divide us further”.
The fast bowler further wrote that “All of us have to do Pakistan’s right by being positive in our respective fields, Pakistan is a light and Allah will always protect this light”.