Shahid Afridi autographs Indian jersey during WCL 2025 amid IND vs PAK controversy; fans call ‘heartwarming moment’

Amid the ongoing India vs Pakistan buzz, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was caught signing an autograph on an Indian jersey in the United Kingdom in the ongoing World Championship of Legends (WCL). The picture, which went viral on social media, surfaced online after Afridi's criticising remarks on the Indian Champions players who who withdrew from their WCL 2025 match against Pakistan Champions.

In the picture, Afridi was seen giving an autograph on the back of an Indian jersey on the sidelines of a game. However, the website couldn't verify the actual cricket match when this photo was clicked. Following the withdrawal of several Indian Champions players, including Shikhar Dhawan, the match against Pakistan Champions was called off.

The picture generated mixed reaxtions. “Heartwarming moment: Shahid Afridi graciously signs an autograph on an Indian cricket jersey for a fan. A beautiful gesture bridging cricket nations!” an used wrote on X.

Earlier, Afridi had launched a scathing attack on the Indian players for pulling out of the Pakistan clash on June 20. “We are here to play cricket, and I've always said that cricket should be kept away from politics — it should move forward,” Afridi told reporters.

"A player should be a good ambassador, not a source of embarrassment for their country. If (India) didn’t want to play against Pakistan, they should’ve refused before coming here. But now you've arrived, even held practice sessions, and then suddenly changed everything in a single day," added Afridi.