'Positive Mindset': Former Pakistan Cricketer Shahid Afridi Praises Rahul Gandhi

Last Updated:September 16, 2025, 14:25 IST

Shahid Afridi praised Rahul Gandhi's positive mindset and criticized the BJP-led government for using religion, after India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup in Dubai.

India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage match of Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has praised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while bashing the BJP-led central government for playing the “religion" card.

“This government (In India) always plays the religion and Muslim-Hindu card to stay in power. This is a very bad mindset. Rahul Gandhi has a very positive mindset. He believes in dialogue. Is one Israel not enough that you are trying to become another," Afridi said in a chat with Pakistan’s  Samma TV.

India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the group stage match of Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

Saurabh Verma

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter --twitter.com/saurabhkverma19

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