Published 12:59 IST, July 6th 2020

Shahid Afridi sensationally claims India 'begged for forgiveness' after losing to Pakistan

Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi has taunted Indian fans and cricketers after claiming that India used to beg for forgiveness after losing to Pakistan.

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Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has once again me a series of sensational claims on India-Pakistan cricketing rivalry on CricCast show on YouTube. In recent times, Shahid Afridi has been attracting wrath of Indian cricketers and fans for controversial political statements. His comments led to heavy backlash from several cricketers such as Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh. latest statements by Shahid Afridi are sure to infuriate Indian fans all over world.

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India used to beg for forgiveness after matches: Shahid Afridi

During YouTube show, Shahid Afridi me several statements about Indo-Pak rivalry when it comes to cricket. Shahid Afridi said in Hindi that he always enjoyed playing against India and that Pakistan has beaten India comprehensively several times. Shahid Afridi also claimed that Pakistan beat India in cricket so much that y used to 'ask for forgiveness' after match. Afridi's claim echoes that of Pakistan Prime Minister and 1992 World Cup winning captain, Imran Khan. Back in February at World Ecomic Forum, Imran Khan h controversially bragged about fact that Pakistan used to 'thrash' India when he was playing for or captaining national team back in 70s and 80s.

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Shahid Afridi maintains that he stands by controversial political comments he me post 2016 T20 World Cup. Shahid Afridi h captained Pakistani side that came to India for T20 World Cup. Shahid Afridi h earlier said that he got more love and support from India during tournament than Pakistan. Shahid Afridi revealed that he has gotten more love from India than any or country. 

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Shahid Afridi also shared details on his favourite kck, saying that his most memorable innings against India was in 1999 Chennai Test match. Shahid Afridi h scored 141 against India in that game, opening batting for his country. Sharing an interesting anecdote, Shahid Afridi revealed that he initially wasn’t part of team. However, he came into team after he got support from Wasim Akram, who was also chief selector of Pakistan cricket team n.

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Shahid Afridi has me several or controversial statements recently

This is t first time Afridi’s comments would invite wrath from Indian fans and players alike. A few months ago, Shahid Afridi h visited Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and me derogatory comments on India as well as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following incident, several Indian cricketers h spoken against comments me by Shahid Afridi.

Speaking to Sports Tak, Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh h revealed that he will be cutting all ties with Afridi. Harbhajan Singh also said that he wouldn’t be messaging or helping Afridi any more. Harbhajan Singh also said that Afridi should have stayed within his limits and t me derogatory comments, saying that he should learn to respect or people. comments by Afridi invoked a similar reaction from Yuvraj Singh. Yuvraj Singh said that he will never accept such comments me by Afridi. Yuvraj Singh also that he regrets lending support to Afridi’s charitable organization.

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12:59 IST, July 6th 2020