DUBAI – Star cricketer and former Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi amassed huge fans online and offline and often raked praises for his philanthropist moves and noble gestures.
Afridi, one of the greatest players the cricket from the South Asian nation, of late appeared in Legends League Cricket (LLC) where Boom Boom again impressed fans with his values and beliefs as he decided against wearing a shirt with the logo of a betting company.
The recent event occurred during the opening game of this year’s edition of the cricket league at Asia Town where the 46-year-old was fined by the organizers of the tournament for hiding the logo on his jersey, in a sheer show of his faith that opposed gambling.
Afridi, known for being vocal against gambling, made an appearance with tape on his jersey, representing Asia Lions while facing Gautam Gambhir-led India Maharajas in T10 league.
Asia Lions emerged victorious by nine runs and Shahid Afridi was spotted shaking hands with archrival Gautam Gambhir who dropped his head.
Meanwhile, the clips from the cricket league have gone viral on social media, with Afridi’s act raking huge respect from social media users.
Social media reactions:
Shahid Afridi taped the betting sponsor of the franchise.👏#LegendsLeagueCricket pic.twitter.com/yKFXVFCLwJ
— Hassan Saeed (حسن سعيد) (@hassansaeed03) March 11, 2023
Shahid Afridi refused to reveal the betting company logo, not even doing surrogate advertising through Lotus 365 News. Respect ❤️ #LegendsLeagueCricket pic.twitter.com/pIpggSs6SS
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) March 10, 2023
Shahid Afridi covered up the logo of a betting company which is sponsoring the ongoing Legends League Cricket tournament #LegendsLeagueCricket #Cricket pic.twitter.com/huBOeN0DlG
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) March 11, 2023
