#2 Shahid Afridi
Another Pakistani all-rounder who finds a lot of love in India is Shahid Afridi. The cricketer’s penchant for maximums is what makes him a star, while also being the reason for his downfall on numerous occasions. Not many would know it but Afridi’s ‘Boom Boom’ nickname was also coined by Indian commentator Ravi Shastri. Afridi is a much loved figure in India, not only because of his big hits and his wicket-taking bowling, but also because of the big smile he flashes.
The former Pakistan captain, however, found himself in troubled waters when he acknowledged the love and adulation he receives from Indian crowds when he remarked in a press conference, “I’ve not enjoyed playing anywhere as much as I have in India. I am in the last stage of my career and I can say that the love I have got in India is something that I will always remember. We have not got this much love even from Pakistan.” He was subsequently served with a legal notice in Pakistan.
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