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Last Updated:<\/span>September 16, 2025, 14:47 IST<\/time><\/p>\nReacting to Afridi’s comment, BJP said everyone who hates India finds an ally in Rahul Gandhi and Congress<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nIndia defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage match of Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nFormer Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has praised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while bashing the BJP-led central government for playing the \u201creligion” card.<\/p>\n\u201cThis government (In India) always plays the religion and Muslim-Hindu card to stay in power. This is a very bad mindset. Rahul Gandhi has a very positive mindset. He believes in dialogue. Is one Israel not enough that you are trying to become another?” Afridi said in a chat with Pakistan\u2019s\u00a0 Samma TV <\/em>during a panel discussion on the India-Pakistan match.<\/em><\/p>\nBJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala was quick to react to Afridi\u2019s comments and said everyone who hates India finds an ally in Rahul Gandhi and Congress.<\/p>\n\u201cAfter Hafiz Saeed, now Shahid Afridi ( Terror apologist & India hater ) praises Rahul Gandhi\u2026 Not surprised! Everyone who hates India finds an ally in Rahul Gandhi & Congress From Soros to Shahid \u2026INC = Islamabad National Congress,” he wrote on X.<\/p>\nThe BJP leader said the Congress-Pakistan \u201cyaarana” (friendship) is very old, and the grand old party always echoes Pakistan\u2019s narrative from the abrogation of Article 370 to a clean chit on the 26\/11 Mumbai attacks, Pulwama and Pahalgam.<\/p>\n\n\nAfter Hafiz Saeed now Shahid Afridi ( Terror apologist & India hater ) praises Rahul Gandhi\u2026 Not surprised! Everyone who hates India finds an ally in Rahul Gandhi & CongressFrom Soros to Shahid \u2026<\/p>\nINC = Islamabad National Congress<\/p>\nCong Pak Yaarana is very oldArt 370 to\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Od5W7gDcFH<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said enemies of India are cheering for Rahul Gandhi and Indians know exactly where his loyalties lie.<\/p>\n\u201cRabid Hindu-hater Shahid Afridi, who never misses a chance to spew venom against India and dream of Kashmir joining Pakistan, is suddenly all praise for Rahul Gandhi. Afridi says Rahul wants \u201cdialogue” with Pakistan, while attacking PM Modi by comparing India\u2019s policy on Pakistan to Israel\u2019s actions in Gaza. Why is it that every India-hater finds a friend in Rahul Gandhi? When enemies of Bharat start cheering for you, the people of India know exactly where your loyalties lie,” Malviya wrote on X.<\/p>\n\n\nRabid Hindu-hater Shahid Afridi, who never misses a chance to spew venom against India and dream of Kashmir joining Pakistan, is suddenly all praise for Rahul Gandhi.Afridi says Rahul wants \u201cdialogue” with Pakistan, while attacking PM Modi by comparing India\u2019s policy on\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/glxcMJrTtK<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIndia defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.<\/p>\nThe match drew heavy criticism from the Indians, who questioned the game against Pakistan, just four months after Pakistani terrorists killed 26 people, mostly Hindus, in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Pahalgam.<\/p>\nThe opposition parties have also lashed out at the BJP-led government for allowing BCCI to go ahead with the match.<\/p>\nHowever, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the government, saying it was not a bilateral game between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n\u201cIf India does not play in the Asia Cup, then India will be out. The Olympics and the Asia Cup are not for Pakistan; it is for the whole world\u2026 If we do not go to the Olympics because of our enmity with a country, who will suffer the loss? So, this has to be understood. The sentiment is right, but there should be rational thinking behind the sentiment,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma<\/a><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 14:23 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> ‘Everyone Who Hates India…’: Shahid Afridi’s Praise For Rahul Gandhi Leaves BJP Fuming<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage match of Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has praised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while bashing the BJP-led central government for playing the \u201creligion” card.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis government (In India) always plays the religion and Muslim-Hindu card to stay in power. This is a very bad mindset. Rahul Gandhi has a very positive mindset. He believes in dialogue. Is one Israel not enough that you are trying to become another?” Afridi said in a chat with Pakistan\u2019s\u00a0 Samma TV <\/em>during a panel discussion on the India-Pakistan match.<\/em><\/p>\nBJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala was quick to react to Afridi\u2019s comments and said everyone who hates India finds an ally in Rahul Gandhi and Congress.<\/p>\n\u201cAfter Hafiz Saeed, now Shahid Afridi ( Terror apologist & India hater ) praises Rahul Gandhi\u2026 Not surprised! Everyone who hates India finds an ally in Rahul Gandhi & Congress From Soros to Shahid \u2026INC = Islamabad National Congress,” he wrote on X.<\/p>\nThe BJP leader said the Congress-Pakistan \u201cyaarana” (friendship) is very old, and the grand old party always echoes Pakistan\u2019s narrative from the abrogation of Article 370 to a clean chit on the 26\/11 Mumbai attacks, Pulwama and Pahalgam.<\/p>\n\n\nAfter Hafiz Saeed now Shahid Afridi ( Terror apologist & India hater ) praises Rahul Gandhi\u2026 Not surprised! Everyone who hates India finds an ally in Rahul Gandhi & CongressFrom Soros to Shahid \u2026<\/p>\nINC = Islamabad National Congress<\/p>\nCong Pak Yaarana is very oldArt 370 to\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Od5W7gDcFH<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said enemies of India are cheering for Rahul Gandhi and Indians know exactly where his loyalties lie.<\/p>\n\u201cRabid Hindu-hater Shahid Afridi, who never misses a chance to spew venom against India and dream of Kashmir joining Pakistan, is suddenly all praise for Rahul Gandhi. Afridi says Rahul wants \u201cdialogue” with Pakistan, while attacking PM Modi by comparing India\u2019s policy on Pakistan to Israel\u2019s actions in Gaza. Why is it that every India-hater finds a friend in Rahul Gandhi? When enemies of Bharat start cheering for you, the people of India know exactly where your loyalties lie,” Malviya wrote on X.<\/p>\n\n\nRabid Hindu-hater Shahid Afridi, who never misses a chance to spew venom against India and dream of Kashmir joining Pakistan, is suddenly all praise for Rahul Gandhi.Afridi says Rahul wants \u201cdialogue” with Pakistan, while attacking PM Modi by comparing India\u2019s policy on\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/glxcMJrTtK<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIndia defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.<\/p>\nThe match drew heavy criticism from the Indians, who questioned the game against Pakistan, just four months after Pakistani terrorists killed 26 people, mostly Hindus, in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Pahalgam.<\/p>\nThe opposition parties have also lashed out at the BJP-led government for allowing BCCI to go ahead with the match.<\/p>\nHowever, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the government, saying it was not a bilateral game between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n\u201cIf India does not play in the Asia Cup, then India will be out. The Olympics and the Asia Cup are not for Pakistan; it is for the whole world\u2026 If we do not go to the Olympics because of our enmity with a country, who will suffer the loss? So, this has to be understood. The sentiment is right, but there should be rational thinking behind the sentiment,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma<\/a><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 14:23 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> ‘Everyone Who Hates India…’: Shahid Afridi’s Praise For Rahul Gandhi Leaves BJP Fuming<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala was quick to react to Afridi\u2019s comments and said everyone who hates India finds an ally in Rahul Gandhi and Congress.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter Hafiz Saeed, now Shahid Afridi ( Terror apologist & India hater ) praises Rahul Gandhi\u2026 Not surprised! Everyone who hates India finds an ally in Rahul Gandhi & Congress From Soros to Shahid \u2026INC = Islamabad National Congress,” he wrote on X.<\/p>\n
The BJP leader said the Congress-Pakistan \u201cyaarana” (friendship) is very old, and the grand old party always echoes Pakistan\u2019s narrative from the abrogation of Article 370 to a clean chit on the 26\/11 Mumbai attacks, Pulwama and Pahalgam.<\/p>\n
\nAfter Hafiz Saeed now Shahid Afridi ( Terror apologist & India hater ) praises Rahul Gandhi\u2026 Not surprised! Everyone who hates India finds an ally in Rahul Gandhi & CongressFrom Soros to Shahid \u2026<\/p>\nINC = Islamabad National Congress<\/p>\nCong Pak Yaarana is very oldArt 370 to\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Od5W7gDcFH<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said enemies of India are cheering for Rahul Gandhi and Indians know exactly where his loyalties lie.<\/p>\n\u201cRabid Hindu-hater Shahid Afridi, who never misses a chance to spew venom against India and dream of Kashmir joining Pakistan, is suddenly all praise for Rahul Gandhi. Afridi says Rahul wants \u201cdialogue” with Pakistan, while attacking PM Modi by comparing India\u2019s policy on Pakistan to Israel\u2019s actions in Gaza. Why is it that every India-hater finds a friend in Rahul Gandhi? When enemies of Bharat start cheering for you, the people of India know exactly where your loyalties lie,” Malviya wrote on X.<\/p>\n\n\nRabid Hindu-hater Shahid Afridi, who never misses a chance to spew venom against India and dream of Kashmir joining Pakistan, is suddenly all praise for Rahul Gandhi.Afridi says Rahul wants \u201cdialogue” with Pakistan, while attacking PM Modi by comparing India\u2019s policy on\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/glxcMJrTtK<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIndia defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.<\/p>\nThe match drew heavy criticism from the Indians, who questioned the game against Pakistan, just four months after Pakistani terrorists killed 26 people, mostly Hindus, in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Pahalgam.<\/p>\nThe opposition parties have also lashed out at the BJP-led government for allowing BCCI to go ahead with the match.<\/p>\nHowever, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the government, saying it was not a bilateral game between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n\u201cIf India does not play in the Asia Cup, then India will be out. The Olympics and the Asia Cup are not for Pakistan; it is for the whole world\u2026 If we do not go to the Olympics because of our enmity with a country, who will suffer the loss? So, this has to be understood. The sentiment is right, but there should be rational thinking behind the sentiment,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma<\/a><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 14:23 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> ‘Everyone Who Hates India…’: Shahid Afridi’s Praise For Rahul Gandhi Leaves BJP Fuming<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
After Hafiz Saeed now Shahid Afridi ( Terror apologist & India hater ) praises Rahul Gandhi\u2026 Not surprised! Everyone who hates India finds an ally in Rahul Gandhi & CongressFrom Soros to Shahid \u2026<\/p>\n
INC = Islamabad National Congress<\/p>\n
Cong Pak Yaarana is very oldArt 370 to\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/Od5W7gDcFH<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said enemies of India are cheering for Rahul Gandhi and Indians know exactly where his loyalties lie.<\/p>\n\u201cRabid Hindu-hater Shahid Afridi, who never misses a chance to spew venom against India and dream of Kashmir joining Pakistan, is suddenly all praise for Rahul Gandhi. Afridi says Rahul wants \u201cdialogue” with Pakistan, while attacking PM Modi by comparing India\u2019s policy on Pakistan to Israel\u2019s actions in Gaza. Why is it that every India-hater finds a friend in Rahul Gandhi? When enemies of Bharat start cheering for you, the people of India know exactly where your loyalties lie,” Malviya wrote on X.<\/p>\n\n\nRabid Hindu-hater Shahid Afridi, who never misses a chance to spew venom against India and dream of Kashmir joining Pakistan, is suddenly all praise for Rahul Gandhi.Afridi says Rahul wants \u201cdialogue” with Pakistan, while attacking PM Modi by comparing India\u2019s policy on\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/glxcMJrTtK<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIndia defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.<\/p>\nThe match drew heavy criticism from the Indians, who questioned the game against Pakistan, just four months after Pakistani terrorists killed 26 people, mostly Hindus, in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Pahalgam.<\/p>\nThe opposition parties have also lashed out at the BJP-led government for allowing BCCI to go ahead with the match.<\/p>\nHowever, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the government, saying it was not a bilateral game between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n\u201cIf India does not play in the Asia Cup, then India will be out. The Olympics and the Asia Cup are not for Pakistan; it is for the whole world\u2026 If we do not go to the Olympics because of our enmity with a country, who will suffer the loss? So, this has to be understood. The sentiment is right, but there should be rational thinking behind the sentiment,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma<\/a><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 14:23 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> ‘Everyone Who Hates India…’: Shahid Afridi’s Praise For Rahul Gandhi Leaves BJP Fuming<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nBJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said enemies of India are cheering for Rahul Gandhi and Indians know exactly where his loyalties lie.<\/p>\n\u201cRabid Hindu-hater Shahid Afridi, who never misses a chance to spew venom against India and dream of Kashmir joining Pakistan, is suddenly all praise for Rahul Gandhi. Afridi says Rahul wants \u201cdialogue” with Pakistan, while attacking PM Modi by comparing India\u2019s policy on Pakistan to Israel\u2019s actions in Gaza. Why is it that every India-hater finds a friend in Rahul Gandhi? When enemies of Bharat start cheering for you, the people of India know exactly where your loyalties lie,” Malviya wrote on X.<\/p>\n\n\nRabid Hindu-hater Shahid Afridi, who never misses a chance to spew venom against India and dream of Kashmir joining Pakistan, is suddenly all praise for Rahul Gandhi.Afridi says Rahul wants \u201cdialogue” with Pakistan, while attacking PM Modi by comparing India\u2019s policy on\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/glxcMJrTtK<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIndia defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.<\/p>\nThe match drew heavy criticism from the Indians, who questioned the game against Pakistan, just four months after Pakistani terrorists killed 26 people, mostly Hindus, in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Pahalgam.<\/p>\nThe opposition parties have also lashed out at the BJP-led government for allowing BCCI to go ahead with the match.<\/p>\nHowever, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the government, saying it was not a bilateral game between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n\u201cIf India does not play in the Asia Cup, then India will be out. The Olympics and the Asia Cup are not for Pakistan; it is for the whole world\u2026 If we do not go to the Olympics because of our enmity with a country, who will suffer the loss? So, this has to be understood. The sentiment is right, but there should be rational thinking behind the sentiment,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma<\/a><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 14:23 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> ‘Everyone Who Hates India…’: Shahid Afridi’s Praise For Rahul Gandhi Leaves BJP Fuming<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said enemies of India are cheering for Rahul Gandhi and Indians know exactly where his loyalties lie.<\/p>\n
\u201cRabid Hindu-hater Shahid Afridi, who never misses a chance to spew venom against India and dream of Kashmir joining Pakistan, is suddenly all praise for Rahul Gandhi. Afridi says Rahul wants \u201cdialogue” with Pakistan, while attacking PM Modi by comparing India\u2019s policy on Pakistan to Israel\u2019s actions in Gaza. Why is it that every India-hater finds a friend in Rahul Gandhi? When enemies of Bharat start cheering for you, the people of India know exactly where your loyalties lie,” Malviya wrote on X.<\/p>\n
\nRabid Hindu-hater Shahid Afridi, who never misses a chance to spew venom against India and dream of Kashmir joining Pakistan, is suddenly all praise for Rahul Gandhi.Afridi says Rahul wants \u201cdialogue” with Pakistan, while attacking PM Modi by comparing India\u2019s policy on\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/glxcMJrTtK<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIndia defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.<\/p>\nThe match drew heavy criticism from the Indians, who questioned the game against Pakistan, just four months after Pakistani terrorists killed 26 people, mostly Hindus, in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Pahalgam.<\/p>\nThe opposition parties have also lashed out at the BJP-led government for allowing BCCI to go ahead with the match.<\/p>\nHowever, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the government, saying it was not a bilateral game between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n\u201cIf India does not play in the Asia Cup, then India will be out. The Olympics and the Asia Cup are not for Pakistan; it is for the whole world\u2026 If we do not go to the Olympics because of our enmity with a country, who will suffer the loss? So, this has to be understood. The sentiment is right, but there should be rational thinking behind the sentiment,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma<\/a><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 14:23 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> ‘Everyone Who Hates India…’: Shahid Afridi’s Praise For Rahul Gandhi Leaves BJP Fuming<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Rabid Hindu-hater Shahid Afridi, who never misses a chance to spew venom against India and dream of Kashmir joining Pakistan, is suddenly all praise for Rahul Gandhi.Afridi says Rahul wants \u201cdialogue” with Pakistan, while attacking PM Modi by comparing India\u2019s policy on\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/glxcMJrTtK<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIndia defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.<\/p>\nThe match drew heavy criticism from the Indians, who questioned the game against Pakistan, just four months after Pakistani terrorists killed 26 people, mostly Hindus, in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Pahalgam.<\/p>\nThe opposition parties have also lashed out at the BJP-led government for allowing BCCI to go ahead with the match.<\/p>\nHowever, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the government, saying it was not a bilateral game between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n\u201cIf India does not play in the Asia Cup, then India will be out. The Olympics and the Asia Cup are not for Pakistan; it is for the whole world\u2026 If we do not go to the Olympics because of our enmity with a country, who will suffer the loss? So, this has to be understood. The sentiment is right, but there should be rational thinking behind the sentiment,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma<\/a><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 14:23 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> ‘Everyone Who Hates India…’: Shahid Afridi’s Praise For Rahul Gandhi Leaves BJP Fuming<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) September 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nIndia defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.<\/p>\nThe match drew heavy criticism from the Indians, who questioned the game against Pakistan, just four months after Pakistani terrorists killed 26 people, mostly Hindus, in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Pahalgam.<\/p>\nThe opposition parties have also lashed out at the BJP-led government for allowing BCCI to go ahead with the match.<\/p>\nHowever, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the government, saying it was not a bilateral game between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n\u201cIf India does not play in the Asia Cup, then India will be out. The Olympics and the Asia Cup are not for Pakistan; it is for the whole world\u2026 If we do not go to the Olympics because of our enmity with a country, who will suffer the loss? So, this has to be understood. The sentiment is right, but there should be rational thinking behind the sentiment,” he said.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma<\/a><\/p>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nSaurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 16, 2025, 14:23 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> cricket<\/a> ‘Everyone Who Hates India…’: Shahid Afridi’s Praise For Rahul Gandhi Leaves BJP Fuming<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.<\/p>\n
The match drew heavy criticism from the Indians, who questioned the game against Pakistan, just four months after Pakistani terrorists killed 26 people, mostly Hindus, in Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s Pahalgam.<\/p>\n
The opposition parties have also lashed out at the BJP-led government for allowing BCCI to go ahead with the match.<\/p>\n
However, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the government, saying it was not a bilateral game between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf India does not play in the Asia Cup, then India will be out. The Olympics and the Asia Cup are not for Pakistan; it is for the whole world\u2026 If we do not go to the Olympics because of our enmity with a country, who will suffer the loss? So, this has to be understood. The sentiment is right, but there should be rational thinking behind the sentiment,” he said.<\/p>\n
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Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com\/saurabhkverma19 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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