Taliban allowing women to work: Shahid Afridi openly supports terror group; faces flak

New Delhi: Shahid Afridi, known for infamous and controversial statements, sparked off a fresh row with his open endorsement of Taliban militants, who seized control of the country. The former Pakistan captain said that the Taliban have come with a positive mind.

“Taliban have come with a very positive mind. They’re allowing ladies to work. And I believe Taliban like cricket a lot,” Afridi told the media in Pakistan.

WATCH — Afridi’s shocking statement:

❝Taliban have come with a very positive mind. They’re allowing ladies to work. And I believe Taliban like cricket a lot❞ Shahid Afridi. He should be Taliban’s next PM. pic.twitter.com/OTV8zDw1yu

— Naila Inayat (@nailainayat) August 30, 2021

“Taliban is giving jobs to ladies, supporting cricket and the cricket series against Pakistan as well. Taliban is very positive towards cricket,” Afridi added.

Meet Taliban lover -Shahid Afridi who openly supports Taliban
A dreaded terror org which is completely against humanity & freedom of women.He is no less than a radicalised Jihadi !

It’s a reflection of radicalisation level & affinity towards terrorism in Pakistani society ! pic.twitter.com/W3dfyW1wiy

— Major Surendra Poonia (@MajorPoonia) August 31, 2021

Afridi’s Taliban love sparks anger on Twitter

The Pakistani cricketer is receiving immense flak for open support to a group, whose terrorising history speaks volumes about its atrocities and tyrannical rule.
This time also, shocking incidents of mindless violence and targeted killing of journalists and singers are coming in. Despite this, the Pakistani cricketer supporting Taliban has spurred a wave of anger against him.