Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria supported Irfan Pathan’s recent remarks calling Shahid Afridi a “badtameez aadmi” or ill-mannered man. Irfan Pathan, during a podcast interview, recalled his battles with Afridi, revealing that he had dismissed the Pakistan all-rounder 11 times in international cricket. He also shared a personal incident from the 2006 tour of Pakistan, where Shaheen Afridi allegedly harassed him on a plane.
Pathan described the encounter as childish and abusive, saying Afridi started messing with his hair and used offensive language. He added that Afridi often resorted to personal attacks, which he countered with humor and quick remarks.
Danish Kaneria reacted to Pathan’s comments on X (formerly Twitter), saying Afridi lacks class and decency. Kaneria stated that Afridi frequently uses personal attacks, targeting families and even religious beliefs, and backed Pathan’s assessment.
History Between Kaneria and Afridi
The tension between Kaneria and Afridi dates back years. Kaneria, who is of Hindu faith, claimed he faced religious discrimination in the Pakistan dressing room, with some teammates reluctant to share meals with him. He alleged that Afridi, as a senior player, encouraged this behavior and ostracized him.
Afridi denied these allegations, calling Kaneria a liar and suggesting the claims were made to gain sympathy following his ECB ban for involvement in a county cricket spot-fixing scandal. Kaneria maintained that he was targeted by senior players and lacked adequate support, while Afridi accused him of trying to manipulate the narrative.
This renewed discussion highlights ongoing debates around Afridi’s conduct both on and off the field, drawing attention from cricket fans worldwide.
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