Shahid Afridi was dragged to court for “committing treason” and “hurting sentiments” of Pakistanis, a day after his statement that the national cricket team was “loved more in India” than in Pakistan.
A senior lawyer named Azhar Sadique served a legal notice on the 36-year-old Pakistan cricket captain for his statement in India ahead of the World T20 tournament.
12:00 AM, March 15, 2016 / LAST MODIFIED: 11:56 PM, March 14, 2016
Afridi charged with treason!
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