Shahid Afridi’s Alleged Post Calling PM Modi ‘Spineless’ Sparks Outrage Online

Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has once again stirred controversy in India following the restoration of his social media accounts, which were previously blocked due to national security concerns after the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April. Along with Afridi, YouTube channels of other Pakistani cricketers like Shoaib Akhtar, Basit Ali, and Rashid Latif have also been made accessible again in India.

A viral screenshot allegedly from Afridi’s Instagram story has sparked intense debate. The unverified post claims that Afridi accused the Indian government of banning and unbanning his accounts and labeled Prime Minister Narendra Modi “spineless,” while also making contentious remarks about Kashmir. However, the authenticity of the screenshot remains unconfirmed, with many users questioning whether the post was real or doctored.

This comes at a sensitive time as India and Pakistan prepare to face off in an exhibition cricket match in the UK on July 20. The event, part of the World Championship of Legends, will see Yuvraj Singh lead the Indian side featuring Robin Uthappa, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, and RP Singh, while Afridi captains a Pakistani squad including Misbah-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez, and others.

While many fans are excited about the nostalgic clash, calls for India to withdraw from the match are growing louder amid rising public anger over the alleged post and ongoing diplomatic tensions.

The situation reflects how politics and sports continue to intersect in the subcontinent, often escalating online outrage and public sentiment during periods of heightened tension.