Pakistan’s great all-rounder Shahid Afridi has come under the scanner after an old picture of him with terrorist Uzair Baloch went viral on social media platforms. After the picture resurfaced, many fans are strongly criticizing the former Pakistan captain.
The viral photo is reportedly from 2013 and shows Afridi sitting for dinner with Uzair Baloch in Karachi. As soon as this picture went viral on social media, many people started questioning the great all-rounder’s relationship with the man who was one of the most dangerous criminals of Pakistan.
Uzair Baloch’s viral picture has put Shahid Afridi in trouble
Uzair Baloch was allegedly associated with the Lyari gang network in Karachi and was involved in gang violence, extortion, murders and drug crimes. Following his arrest in 2016, he became one of the most high-profile underworld criminals in Pakistan.
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Afridi’s image shocked everyone as the blockbuster Bollywood film Dhurandhar featured a gangster character named Uzair Baloch, who was involved in anti-India activities. Due to this connection, Afridi’s image of speaking against India remains in the headlines.
Shahid Afridi and Uzair Baloch of PAC alias Lyari Gang pic.twitter.com/IxSg0rUPEM
– Zeeshan Akram Mirza (@ZeshanMirza) 27 March 2013
Over the years, Afridi has made several anti-India comments and dragged Kashmir into India-Pakistan issues. Even the former Pakistani captain faced heavy criticism for his comments on Kashmir and Indian politics. Many times Afridi and Gautam Gambhir came face to face on social media.
During the India-Pakistan tensions in 2025 following the Pahalgam terror attack, Afridi openly supported the Pakistani Army and shared social media posts against India.
Here’s how fans reacted to the photo:
Dhurandhar: Looks like Modi hater Shahid Afridi went to meet Uzair Baloch in 2013
Aditya Dhar should have also exposed this terrorist mentality cricketer. https://t.co/G5rLTyAmpm
– Shikhar Sagar (@crazy__shikhu) 22 May 2026
@adityadharfilms
You should have exposed this bastard and terrorist Shahid Afridi in the film.
Can’t believe it, you forgot?@yamigautam @RanveerOfficial @adityarajkaul #Dhurandhar2TheRevenge https://t.co/n3w54Fj6zM– Munesh Yadav🇮🇳 (@95MuneshYadav) 22 May 2026
This is the reason why Shahid Afridi hates ‘Dhurandhar’ and said after the release of the film, he doesn’t trust anyone in Pakistan. https://t.co/hyh5FzgfDX
– Slogger (@kirikraja) 22 May 2026
All players of Pakistan are terrorist supporters, don’t play any game with them, but due to huge money loss government is not doing this
– Virendra Y Yadav (@virendrayy) 22 May 2026
Shahid Afridi and Uzair Baloch of PAC alias Lyari Gang pic.twitter.com/IxSg0rUPEM
– Zeeshan Akram Mirza (@ZeshanMirza) 27 March 2013
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– Ashok Grover💯🇮🇳👍🥝🌹 (@AshoukGrover) 22 May 2026
Shahid Afridi has not yet broken his silence on the viral Uzair Baloch photo.
However, Afridi has not yet given any statement or clarification on the viral picture and the claims spreading on social media. There is no evidence to confirm the allegations being made online.
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According to The Sunday Guardian’s fact check, it is still not confirmed whether Afridi actually met Uzair Baloch officially or personally. The viral photo does not show the full context, and no strong evidence has yet emerged to support the claims circulating on the Internet.
Shahid Afridi honored with Pakistan’s prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz award
Meanwhile, Afridi remains a popular figure in Pakistan. In fact, he was recently awarded the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz Award, Pakistan’s second highest civilian honour.
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari presented the award to Afridi during a ceremony earlier this month. With this honour, Afridi joins legendary Pakistani cricketers like Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis who have also received the prestigious Hilal-e-Imtiaz award in the past.
Talking about his career, Afridi is one of the biggest white-ball stars Pakistan has ever produced. He played more than 500 international matches and made a name for himself for his fearless batting and aggressive style. He has more than 12000 runs and more than 500 wickets to his name in international cricket.
