Shahid Afridi’s recent comments stir a deeper debate beyond cricket. In his critique of the Modi government’s “religion card” strategy and his praise for Rahul Gandhi’s commitment to dialogue, Afridi has transformed a post-match gesture into a mirror reflecting wider political tensions.
Is it fair that sportsmanship is being politicised? Or is such critique necessary in times like these?

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