Shahid Afridi’s Witty Response to Young Fan’s Compliment Goes Viral
London: Pakistan’s flamboyant star all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi never fails to attract attention wherever he goes, and a recent incident in London has once again captured fans’ hearts online.
A video circulating on social media shows Afridi surrounded by fans, including a young couple. The female fan, clearly thrilled to meet Afridi with her husband and child, complimented him warmly, saying, “You are really very handsome, very smart.”
Afridi, smiling, responded politely, “Beta, you are saying this to a grandfather,” a remark that left everyone present laughing and has since sparked lively discussions on social media.
Reactions online were mixed. Some users felt the compliment was “overly emotional” and questioned its appropriateness. One wrote, “Why embarrass yourself? Complimenting someone of a grandfather’s age? Strange.” Another commented, “Afridi responded with dignity, like a respectful father and husband. The girl should have been more careful with her words.”
However, many fans defended the young woman, calling it a harmless “fan moment.” One user wrote, “Nothing wrong here, she was just happy to see her hero.” Another female fan commented, “Cute! I don’t understand why people are being negative. Afridi responded very politely, as always.”
Some suggested that Afridi could have replied in a lighter, more playful way to make the fan feel less embarrassed.
It is worth noting that Shahid Afridi is not only a globally renowned cricketer but also a father of five daughters and has recently celebrated becoming a grandfather. Two of his elder daughters have welcomed a son and a daughter, respectively.
