The former Pakistan cricket player supports Irfan Pathan’s remarks on Shahid Afrida’s personal attacks

In a surprising revelation that has sent shock waves in the world of cricket, the former Indian versatile IRFAN PATHAN At leveled serious charges against the former captain of former-Pakistan Shahid Afridi, calling him as “Poorly manipulated” Player subject to personal attacks. This statement was publicly supported by the former Pakistani spinner Kaneriawho described Afridi as missing “Class and decency” And underlined his own past experiences with the controversial player.

A bitter rivalry between Irfan Pathan and Shahid Afridi

Pathan, speaking on a popular Indian media program, detailed several tense meetings with Afridi. He recalled an incident during a 2006 flight where Afridi behaved with condescension towards him. Pathan’s acute derive, “Since when have you become my father?” set the tone to their tense relationship. The rivalry intensified when Afridi called Pathan “Fake Pathan”, “ A comment that the versatile Indian found deeply insulting and personal. Pathan says that even if Afridi tried to provoke him from the field, his performance on her spoke of himself, when he rejected Afrida 11 times in international cricket. The verbal flights did not stop there, Pathan telling a moment when he silenced Afridi with a cup remark on his alleged consumption of dog meat.

Kaneria Danish supports Irfan Pathan’s claims

The controversy has grown more when Danish Kaneria, a former Afridor teammate, publicly supported Pathan’s claims on the X social media platform (formerly Twitter). The Kaneria Post Read, “Irfan Bhai, you are absolutely right. He always uses personal attacks – whether someone’s family or religion. Class and decency are clearly not their strengths.”

Irfan @Irfanpathan Bhai, you’re absolutely right. He always uses personal attacks – whether someone’s family or religion. Class and decency are clearly not its strength.pic.twitter.com/nwoea3vz49

– Danish Kaneria (@ Danishkaneria61) August 17, 2025

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Kaneria’s support stems from his own bitter experiences in the Pakistan locker room, where he has already accused Afrida discrimination due to religious differences. Kaneria, a Hindu, allegedly allegedly encouraged his teammates to avoid eating with him and presented discriminatory behavior – Afrida accusations have always denied.

While Fridida remains a famous figure in his country of origin, his controversial remarks and his behaviors have often polarized fans and former players. The predity of Pathan and Kaneria to talk about these problems has resonated with cricket fans in the world, who now remember the emotional and volatile undercurrents that have long defined one of the fiercest competitions in sport. As the debate takes place, it remains to be seen if Afridi will respond, but this new chapter confirms the lasting impact that personal dynamics can have on history and inheritance of sports.

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