Kerala community in Dubai faces backlash for hosting cricket star Shahid Afridi, who criticized India.

A Kerala community in Dubai faced backlash for hosting former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi at a recent event. Afridi, who made controversial remarks criticizing India following a terror attack, was welcomed warmly, sparking outrage among social media users who called the act insensitive and a betrayal of national pride. The organizers, Cochin University B.Tech Alumni Association, UAE Chapter, later clarified they did not invite him.