Shahid Afridi 'Shocked' at Kapil Dev's response to Akhtar's proposal; backs Yuvraj Singh

Amid Coronavirus pandemic which has gripped entire globe and brought entire world to a standstill, several cricketers have stepped up to contribute in several ways to combat against deadly disease. Recently, former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar had made a 'comical' proposal of an India-Pakistan series amid virus outbreak to raise relief funds. proposal was strongly rejected by veteran Indian cricketers including 1983 World Cup-winning skipper Kapil Dev who had labelled proposal as 'pointless' citing India's eugh resources. 

Shahid Afridi 'shocked'

Responding to Kapil Dev's remarks, former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi stated that he was 'shocked' by Indian veteran's reply adding that Akhtar had said something for humanity. Afridi stated that although he respects Kapil Dev a lot and he should t have said something like this. 

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former Pakistan all-rounder also backed Yuvraj Singh after Indian all-rounder faced severe backlash for extending his support to Afridi's foundation. Afridi urged that Indian citizens should support Yuvraj Singh's 'excellent cause' as he is working for humanity. He added that Yuvraj has achieved a lot for India and w if he wants to give back and help people n y should support him. 

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Afridi has also revealed that when he was in Canada he had extended his support to Yuvraj Singh's foundation and anunced a donation of $10,000 to it. He added that when he had made donation openly one in Pakistan objected and supported him instead. Indian all-rounder has a foundation 'YouWeCan' dedicated to fight Cancer and spread awareness about it.

Akhtar proposes bilateral series; Indian veterans reject

former Pakistan speedster had proposed a three-match ODI series between India and Pakistan at a neutral venue like Dubai and suggested that players can be flown out of city in chartered planes. Akhtar also sought India's help and requested neighbouring country for supply of 10,000 ventilators to aid Pakistan's crippled medical infrastructure. He added that "Pakistan will remember this gesture forever."

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proposal was, however, vehemently rejected by several Indian veteran cricketers. Member of current Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) Madan Lal had stated that such decisions are made by government after taking everything into consideration and t Shoaib Akhtar. Former IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla had also rejected proposal as he opined that it is a 'matter of fun' that Akhtar is talking about an India-Pakistan match in this time of crisis.

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