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[VIDEO] Moment when Shahid Afridi refused to shake hands with a woman at post-match presentation

Someone should remind Afridi that this is the 21st century. He can stop holding on to thoughts that belong in the dark ages. Embarrassing for him and Pakistan as he is our captain.
 
Bullet Drive said:
What was it?

Did he run over your cat or did he not give you an autograph?
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You got me.

He refused to give me an autograph.

Or maybe it's because I'm a Pakistani who doesn't appreciate his country being humiliated.

Must be the autograph.
 
miandadrules said:
You got me.

He refused to give me an autograph.

Or maybe it's because I'm a Pakistani who doesn't appreciate his country being humiliated.

Must be the autograph.
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Humiliated? how?

Have you been watching this current series? He has been the stand out performer. Far bigger problems in Pakistan then Afridi!
 
Bullet Drive said:
Humiliated? how?

Have you been watching this current series? He has been the stand out performer. Far bigger problems in Pakistan then Afridi!
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I apologise.

He is shown that he is a legend. Some people might say that a few decent performances against a 3rd string New Zealand side in home conditions is all he has done but I disagree. How players in the history of the game have performed like this ever?

I agree why should we look at 250+ ODIs he has failed in and when we can just focus on these 4 matches.
 
Bullet Drive said:
Haha good reply, I'm being serious I actually laughed haha.

But still come on, people change. Lets just think positive for a moment.
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It's not about positivity, it's about a lack of accountability both on and off the field.
 
Kinda funny .... When Shoiab Akhtar was partying and clubbing, there was an army of defenders who were like, "That's a matter of his pvt life, he can do whatever he wants, all we care about his sports on the ground".

And now this army of bashers .... :))
 
miandadrules said:
I apologise.

He is shown that he is a legend. Some people might say that a few decent performances against a 3rd string New Zealand side in home conditions is all he has done but I disagree. How players in the history of the game have performed like this ever?
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And here goes Mr. high IQ.

Afridi performs against minnows while rest of the 10 players in the same game purposely don't perform against minnows. They save their big performance against big teams only."
 
FreeBird said:
And here goes Mr. high IQ.

Afridi performs against minnows while rest of the 10 players in the same game purposely don't perform against minnows. They save their big performance against big teams only."
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I hope PPers appreciate that we have a Mensa member contributing.

I can't for the life of me understand why your posts are ridiculed. Your intellect radiates through them.
 
Bullet Drive said:
Humiliated? how?

Have you been watching this current series? He has been the stand out performer. Far bigger problems in Pakistan then Afridi!
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Although Afridi has never shunned his female fam club, i believe in normal circumstances he would have at least acknowledged the female staff but was visibly distraught at the turn of events in Peshawar, can't really blame him for that
 
Reminds me of a time when i was watching Pakistan vs Australia at Lords in a one day match and there was some good banter going on between the fans. Pakistan took a wicket and i turned around to celebrate in front of the vocal Aussie fans behind me. One of the Aussie girls seemed to be smiling and enjoying the show so caught up in the moment I put my hand up to high five her , she was game although the guy with her wasn't too happy. :-D
 
Indiafan said:
Except polite people try to follow the culture of others

I love it how SOME Muslims always want to have it their way. But they are the first ones to cry victim when the shoe is on the other foot. Some cultures might not want to see women covering up. Some cultures might not want to let people eat beef, etc, etc. Tomorrow if someone tries to follow their culture/religion and ban something, you would be the first one to complain.
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What do you mean by Muslims? I know you said SOME, but thats still a massive generalization as you aseem to be implying a large number of them. Disgusting response.
 
While Afridi was rude, and it should have been established before that he wouldn't shake the hand, I expect nothing more from a dumb Afridi who probably was acting up to the cameras.

On the other hand, people saying it's just a handshake, how many would be Okay if their wife or gf shook hands with a random guy for winning a prize or something?

Haan, abb bolo?

Koi baat nai na? If your wife starts shaking hands with some random guy?

Honestly, they hypocrisy on this forum.

I would never like my wife to do that, so why should I do the same.
 
Dr_Bassim said:
While Afridi was rude, and it should have been established before that he wouldn't shake the hand, I expect nothing more from a dumb Afridi who probably was acting up to the cameras.

On the other hand, people saying it's just a handshake, how many would be Okay if their wife or gf shook hands with a random guy for winning a prize or something?

Haan, abb bolo?

Koi baat nai na? If your wife starts shaking hands with some random guy?

Honestly, they hypocrisy on this forum.

I would never like my wife to do that, so why should I do the same.
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Personally I don't initiate a handshake with ladies as I feel I shouldn't impose as it might make them uncomfortable but have never refused to shake someones hand. And I would not mind my wife shaking someone's hand it is just a handshake after all. But I get your point about the hypocrisy of Pakistani man. They would not like their wife or sisters to shake the hand of someone from the opposite sex but have no problems doing it them selves.
 
Dr_Bassim said:
While Afridi was rude, and it should have been established before that he wouldn't shake the hand, I expect nothing more from a dumb Afridi who probably was acting up to the cameras.

On the other hand, people saying it's just a handshake, how many would be Okay if their wife or gf shook hands with a random guy for winning a prize or something?

Haan, abb bolo?

Koi baat nai na? If your wife starts shaking hands with some random guy?

Honestly, they hypocrisy on this forum.

I would never like my wife to do that, so why should I do the same.
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it taste bitter but truth.......
 
Couch Cricketer said:
Personally I don't initiate a handshake with ladies as I feel I shouldn't impose as it might make them uncomfortable but have never refused to shake someones hand. And I would not mind my wife shaking someone's hand it is just a handshake after all. But I get your point about the hypocrisy of Pakistani man. They would not like their wife or sisters to shake the hand of someone from the opposite sex but have no problems doing it them selves.
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plz dont generalize by saying pakistani men furthermore Its on you that you will be ok if your wife shake someone's hand so dnt expect this from everyone, if someone is not ok with this then we should criticize him, is that???
 
junaid.ahmed said:
plz dont generalize by saying pakistani men furthermore Its on you that you will be ok if your wife shake someone's hand so dnt expect this from everyone, if someone is not ok with this then we should criticize him, is that???
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Sorry but when did I criticize anyone for not shaking hands. What I said was if a guy does not like his wife to shake hands with another guy then that guy should not be shaking hand with another girl as well as its hypocritical.
 
Bilal7 said:
Its got nothing to do with the girl, its a religious commandment that Afridi follows.
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Nothing against the commandment as I noted earlier, but in that case, any explanation for that photo earlier? Or is other sort of touching fine, but a handshake is a specific proble,?
 
CricketAnalyst said:
Nothing against the commandment as I noted earlier, but in that case, any explanation for that photo earlier? Or is other sort of touching fine, but a handshake is a specific proble,?
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Don't ask negative questions.

He changed according to most posters.
 
I don't see why people are criticizing Afridi, it's his choice he doesn't want to do a greeting he isn't comfortable with. Reverse the genders and nobody would find a problem.
 
Omgg that is so wrong afridi should get stripped from captincy and a 3 or 5 match ban.

I think he should hold a press conference and apologize for not shaking her hand

How could afridi do this he has embarassed the whole of pakistani nation

I think he should get fired for doing this

Oh my god this is the worst think ever to happen in cricket
 
A cringe worthy moment. Boom Boom is known for his hypocrisy.
 
tbf afridi is very serious in that video.. He didn't smile even before he's going to receive cheque..
 
I feel sorry for the girl looking silly but well done Afridi :)

Bottom line is, he is a muslim and in Islam, as far as I am aware, it is encouraged not to look at women in the eye or have unnecessary physical contact out of respect for women. Well done to Afridi for standing by that.

I'm sure a lot of people won't agree with me or what Afridi did and say it's "backwards thinking" etc. etc. - but I stand by what I think :)
 
TalhaSyed said:
I feel sorry for the girl looking silly but well done Afridi :)

Bottom line is, he is a muslim and in Islam, as far as I am aware, it is encouraged not to look at women in the eye or have unnecessary physical contact out of respect for women. Well done to Afridi for standing by that.

I'm sure a lot of people won't agree with me or what Afridi did and say it's "backwards thinking" etc. etc. - but I stand by what I think :)
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It's very noble of him, but considering that their is a picture of him floating around signing autographs, one has to wonder how old the picture is, and if he took yesterday as beginning of a new change.

Anyhow I am the last one to doubt one's intentions, but with Afridi, you always know there's some story.
 
TalhaSyed said:
I feel sorry for the girl looking silly but well done Afridi :)

Bottom line is, he is a muslim and in Islam, as far as I am aware, it is encouraged not to look at women in the eye or have unnecessary physical contact out of respect for women. Well done to Afridi for standing by that.

I'm sure a lot of people won't agree with me or what Afridi did and say it's "backwards thinking" etc. etc. - but I stand by what I think :)
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So you are saying it is ok to make other people feel uncomfortable because it is better to follow one's teaching. So if someone else teachings make a Muslim uncomfortable, you will also stand for that? For example a man forcing a Muslim woman to shake hands in his country. Or people not being comfortable talking to someone not showing their face. etc, etc.

This is nothing to do with being backwards or not. It is to do with some Muslims always wanting to have it BOTH ways. They will do whatever possible to do whatever they feel is right even if others are uncomfortable. However, if someone else infringes on their comfort because their values are different, they will be first ones to complain. It almost looks like for some, I am Muslim is an excuse to be selfish and rude and get their way always. One side, I am a Muslim I will do whatever even if others don't like it. On the other, I am a Muslim, so don't victimize me and force me to convert to your ideals.
 
Dr_Bassim said:
It's very noble of him, but considering that their is a picture of him floating around signing autographs, one has to wonder how old the picture is, and if he took yesterday as beginning of a new change.

Anyhow I am the last one to doubt one's intentions, but with Afridi, you always know there's some story.
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I don't know if yesterday was a beginning of a new change, but I recall a year or so ago (I think) there was an interview where Afridi was being interviewed in his house, I believe, by a female journalist and he just looked down the whole time and didn't look up at her.

I don't know how old the above picture is but either way, who am I/are we to doubt anyone's intentions - even if it is Afridi :)

Random Aussie said:
This whole thread is bizarre to me, but I don't pretend to understand a different culture.
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I actually respect that. :) There are A LOT of people who would have found it compulsory to pass their judgement and opinion even if they don't understand the topic being discussed - something that really p's me off
 
Indiafan said:
So you are saying it is ok to make other people feel uncomfortable because it is better to follow one's teaching. So if someone else teachings make a Muslim uncomfortable, you will also stand for that? For example a man forcing a Muslim woman to shake hands in his country. Or people not being comfortable talking to someone not showing their face. etc, etc.

This is nothing to do with being backwards or not. It is to do with some Muslims always wanting to have it BOTH ways. They will do whatever possible to do whatever they feel is right even if others are uncomfortable. However, if someone else infringes on their comfort because their values are different, they will be first ones to complain. It almost looks like for some, I am Muslim is an excuse to be selfish and rude and get their way always. One side, I am a Muslim I will do whatever even if others don't like it. On the other, I am a Muslim, so don't victimize me and force me to convert to your ideals.
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Haha honestly man - I don't completely understand what you want me to say following your pointless rant. Do you want me to say that Afridi should have compromised his believes so that the girl did not feel uncomfortable? No I do not think that. Do you want me to say that muslims should be intolerant to other cultures and believes? No I don't think that. Do you want me to say that Islam and other cultures can't co-exist? No I don't think that.

I don't know what you're ranting about but for me it's pretty simple whether you are Indian, Pakistani, Muslim, Hindu or any other nationality or religion - live and let live. You practice your believes and I'll practice mine. From an Islamic point of you this is what the Prophet Mohammad (SAW) taught us, and as a Pakistani's point of you, this is what any well educated kid any where in the world would be taught.

If you know someone in particular who is hypocritical and "forces Muslim women to shake hands" - go deal with them. As far as I am concerned, there is no such culture or religion in which it is obligatory to shake hands. So in this particular scenario, I think it is wrong for anyone to force a Muslim woman to shake hands with a man. I think it is wrong for anyone to force anyone to do anything they don't want to do, for what so ever reason. In a different scenario, where Muslime beliefs would clash, or contradict with someone else's belief - that's a completely different scenario and will have to be dealt with on a case by case basis.
 
Saj said:
Guys, let's stop the religious stuff in this thread.

Maybe if you want to discuss such stuff start a thread in the Time Pass forum.
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Can we take note of above.
 
Nothing wrong with what lala did . I don't shake hands with women anymore or engage in unnecessary eye contact or anything else :moyo It's a personal choice.
 
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