Gautam Gambhir reignites war with Shahid Afridi

The recent comments by Pakistan star all rounder Shahid Afridi over the latest wave of violence in Indian held Kashmir has not sit well with many Indians including Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir, as the opening batsman called Afridi ‘retarded’ on social media.  

“Media called me for reaction on Afridi's tweet on OUR Kashmir and United Nations. What’s there to say? Afridi is only looking for UN, which in his retarded dictionary means 'UNDER NINTEEN' his age bracket. Media can relax, Afridi is celebrating a dismissal off a no-ball!!!” stated Gambhir, who has a hot and cold relationship with the Pakistan player on social media.

Media called me for reaction on @SAfridiOfficial tweet on OUR Kashmir & @UN. What’s there to say? Afridi is only looking for @UN which in his retarded dictionary means “UNDER NINTEEN” his age bracket. Media can relax, @SAfridiOfficial is celebrating a dismissal off a no- ball!!!

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 3, 2018

Kashmir is an integral part of India and will remain so always. Kashmir is the pious land where my forefathers were born. I hope @SAfridiOfficial bhai asks Pakistan Army to stop terrorism and proxy war in our Kashmir. We want peace, not bloodshed and violence. 🙏

— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) April 4, 2018

The statement comes after Afridi voiced his support for Kashmiris against the cruelty of Indian armed forces, after scores of Kashmiris were martyred at the hands of Indian armed forces.

“Appalling and worrisome situation ongoing in the Indian Occupied Kashmir. Innocents being shot down by oppressive regime to clamp voice of self determination & independence. Wonder where is the UN and other international bodies and why aren’t they making efforts to stop this bloodshed?” Afridi said on social media.

Appalling and worrisome situation ongoing in the Indian Occupied Kashmir.Innocents being shot down by oppressive regime to clamp voice of self determination & independence. Wonder where is the @UN & other int bodies & why aren't they making efforts to stop this bloodshed?

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 3, 2018

The star all rounder has earlier voice his support for Kashmiri during the 2016 World T20 when he said that a lot of support for their team came from people of Kashmir.