Shahid Afridi’s Statement About Allowing Daughters For Sports

Shahid Afridi better known as Boom Boom Afridi is one of the finest cricketers in Pakistan’s history.

Shahid Afridi's Statement About Allowing Daughters For Sports

He is loved by his fans and followers all around the world for his exceptional personality.

Shahid Afridi's Statement About Allowing Daughters For Sports

He is blessed with five adorable daughters and often spends quality time with them.

Shahid Afridi's Statement About Allowing Daughters For Sports

Boom Boom Afridi often posts adorable pictures with his daughter doing different fun activities.

Shahid Afridi's Statement About Allowing Daughters For Sports

As much as he loves his daughters, he has clearly said that he won’t allow his daughters to play any outdoor sports.

Shahid Afridi's Statement About Allowing Daughters For Sports

In his book, Afridi said he can’t allow his daughters due to religious and social reasons.

Shahid Afridi's Statement About Allowing Daughters For Sports

His statement backfired quickly and many people criticized him for stopping his daughters to follow their dreams.

Shahid Afridi's Statement About Allowing Daughters For Sports

In an interview, Shahid Afridi talked about his controversial statement.

Shahid Afridi's Statement About Allowing Daughters For Sports

The host said, “You have said you will not allow your daughters to participate in sports after which you had to face lots of criticism. Do you think girls should not participate in sports?”

Shahid Afridi's Statement About Allowing Daughters For Sports

On which he replied, “They should play, why not? I think I play all my indoor games with my daughters.”

Shahid Afridi's Statement About Allowing Daughters For Sports

The host asked again, “What would you say if your daughters grow up and tell you she wants to be a cricketer like her father?”

Shahid Afridi's Statement About Allowing Daughters For Sports

Shahid Afridi said, “If she wanted to be a cricketer she would have started training from the beginning age of 10-11 years of age. Your mind can’t change like that when you are 19 or 20. I believe it’s my job as a parent to tell them what is the right thing to do. I think there are other better things than being a cricketer in their life which they want to do.”

Shahid Afridi's Statement About Allowing Daughters For Sports

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