Shaheen Afridi accused of racism by a journalist, demands a public apology from the pacer

Shaheen Afridi provided a much-needed breakthrough for Pakistan in ongoing second Test match at National Stium in Karachi where hosts w seem to be in driver's seat courtesy of his great fifer on Friday, December 20. This was also Afridi's maiden five-wicket haul in red-ball cricket. He finished with figures of 5/77. Meanwhile, what should have been a delightful occasion for youngster has w turned into a forgettable moment. Here's reason behind it. 

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Shaheen Afridi accused of Racism

This h happened after end of play on Friday while tall pacer while dressing media during press conference.

During media interaction, when one of journalists h asked him a question, Shaheen replied by saying “Please throw some light on yourself so that I may see you clearly” as press box erupted in laughter.

However, journalist did t take this in a funny manner and has demanded a public apology from Afridi failing which he has threatened to take speedster to court for his racial comments.

 ''Immediately after I h asked a question, he (Afridi) asked me to throw some light on myself so that he will be able to see me. I smell racial abuse in this because my color matches with that of negros. Shaheen Shah Afridi after making this statement has gone against ICC's international code of conduct. If he does t issue a public apology for this because I h taken a similar case to court and accused h apologized to me. w, I expect Shaheen Shah  Afridi, Pakistan Cricket Board and whoever is responsible to issue a public apology or else I will drag m to court of law. If we do t make se Pakistani players learn a lesson w, n y will continue to indulge in se kinds of activities.''

video of this incident was posted on social media. Watch it right here.

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  second Test match

Pakistan finally got an opportunity to host a Test match for first time after a dece after Sri Lankan players were attacked by gunmen in early 2009. first Test at Rawalpindi ended in a stalemate. In second Test at Lahore, Pakistan who were bowled out after winning toss and electing to bat first, restricted Lankans to 271. hosts in ir second innings have extended ir le over 200. 

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