Pakistan's cricket star Shaheen Shah Afridi recently made headlines with his visit to New York, accompanied by his brother Shaan Afridi.
A video of the national team's fast bowler enjoying his time at the iconic Times Square has surfaced, capturing a light-hearted moment with an Indian family.
The video shows Shaheen Shah Afridi strolling through Times Square when he was recognized and stopped by an Indian family. The cricketer engaged in a friendly conversation with the family members and even took selfies with them, showcasing the camaraderie that transcends the intense cricket rivalry between Pakistan and India.
Shaheen Afridi's NYC stroll turns into a fan encounter! While exploring #TimesSquare, he meets #Indian fans for pics & friendly banter.
— SAMAA TV (@SAMAATV) June 8, 2024
"Don't bowl well against India," one joked.
Another added, "Consider Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma as friends." #SamaaTV @iamqadirkhawaja pic.twitter.com/dLCRMM5FBI
During the exchange, one of the Indian citizens humorously remarked about Shaheen's performance against India, saying, "We were surprised to see you. Do not bowl well against India."
To this, the cricketer responded with a smile.
The Indian family also asked Shaheen to view Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as his friends, further highlighting the spirit of sportsmanship and mutual respect among players from both sides of the border.
The Pakistan cricket team is currently in the USA for the ongoing T20 World Cup, and are gearing up for a high-octane match with India tomorrow. The team have already faced a humiliating defeat against the hosts, the USA, in their inaugural match of the tournament.
