Pakistani cricket star Shaheen Shah Afridi made headlines with his visit to New York along with his brother Shan Afridi.
Videos have emerged of the national team enjoying their time in Times Square playing at a fast pace and sharing a relaxing time with Indian families.
The video shows Shaheen Shah Afridi walking through Times Square, where he is recognized and stopped by an Indian family. The cricketer had a friendly chat with his family members and even took a selfie with them, showing his appreciation for the fierce cricket rivalry between Pakistan and India.
Shaheen Afridi’s NYC tour turns into a fan meet! #TimesSquare exploring, meeting #Indian fans for photos and a friendly meal.
“Don’t bowled well against India, sir,” joked one of them.
During this exchange, one of the Indians made a funny comment about Shaheen’s performance against India, saying: “We are surprised to see you. Play well against India.”
The cricketer laughed at this.
The Indian family also wants Shahin to see Indian cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as his friends, showing sportsmanship and mutual respect between players from both sides of the border.
The Pakistan cricket team is currently in the US for the ongoing T20 World Cup and is gearing up for a high-octane match against India tomorrow. The team suffered a humiliating defeat against the hosts USA in their first match of the tournament.
