Shaheen Afridi confronts misbehaving ‘Afghan’ fan [Video]

During Pakistan’s second T20I game against Ireland, an ’Afghan’ spectator was seen misbehaving with Shaheen Shah Afridi.

According to reports, the incident happened when the fast bowler was making his way to the ground. In the video posted on X, Shaheen Afridi can be seen engaging in a verbal spat with the ‘Afghan’ spectator.

However, one of the officials intervened and suggested the Pakistani cricketer walk away. Later, the spectator was also ejected from the ground for his misbehaviour.

ڈبلن میں پاکستان اور آئرلینڈ کے درمیان میچ کے دوران افغانی شہری کی شاہین آفریدی سے بدتمیزی ۔ شاہین آفریدی خاموش رہے اور سکیورٹی ہیڈ آگاہ کیا جس کے بعد افغانی شہری کو گراونڈ سے نکال دیا۔ pic.twitter.com/6yVr8mzAIW

— Haseeb Arslan (@HaseebarslanUK) May 12, 2024

It is important to note that during the last few games between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s teams, the situation has always been tense both on and off the field. There have incidents of violence among the spectators on multiple occasions.   

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Meanwhile, the Green Shirts comfortably defeated Ireland in the second game of the series by seven wickets. Both Muhammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman chased down the 194 runs target with ease to level the series 1-1.