Shahid Afridi's controversial Kashmir remarks rile up Indian fans, Yuvraj and Harbhajan Singh face backlash

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi is back in news and this time, his remarks have made Indians furious.

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi is back in the and this time, his remarks have made Indians furious.

The all-rounder was seen talking against India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a video clip reported by ABP news. It is said that the Afridi had visited Kashmir (POK) dressed in army fatigues

Shahid Afridi over there said, "I’ve been deeply humbled by all the love shown to me by the people of Kashmir. I hope that there will be a team from Kashmir in the next edition of the PSL. If there will be a team from Kashmir, I will want to play for that team".

Afridi had also taken to Twitter to comment on Kashmir. "It does not take a religious belief to feel the agony of Kashmiris...just a right heart at the right place. Save Kashmir," Afridi had written.

The comments have not sat well with netizens and former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir took to social media to reply about the same.

Gambhir wrote: “Pak has 7 lakh force backed by 20 Cr ppl says 16 yr old man @SAfridiOfficial. Yet begging for Kashmir for 70 yrs.”

“Jokers like Afridi, Imran & Bajwa can spew venom against India & PM @narendramodi ji to fool Pak ppl but won’t get Kashmir till judgment day! Remember Bangladesh?” he added.

Pak has 7 lakh force backed by 20 Cr ppl says 16 yr old man @SAfridiOfficial. Yet begging for Kashmir for 70 yrs. Jokers like Afridi, Imran & Bajwa can spew venom against India & PM @narendramodi ji to fool Pak ppl but won't get Kashmir till judgment day! Remember Bangladesh?

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) May 17, 2020

While many are criticising the former Pakistan cricketer, some have even included Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh into this controversy after the two cricketers had pledged support to Afridi's foundation in the fight against coronavirus.

Yuvraj Singh had posted a video on Twitter asking people to donate to Afridi's foundation.

The peace-loving exchange had turned into hatred and many had even slammed them for supporting Pakistan. Some even questioned the duo's nationality.

Seeing all the backlash, Yuvraj Singh had to even put out a post saying that he won't stop doing good for humanity and that he is truly an Indian.

Here is how Indian's are currently reacting to Shahid Afridi's latest remarks: