“My daughters are very precious to me,” scribbled Shahid Afridi in his defence after creating a flutter by writing in his book that he won’t allow them to play any outdoor sport.
In his autobiography titled ‘Game Changer’, the formerPakistan captain — who is father of four daughters — Ansha, Ajwa, Asmara andAqsa — said his decision was motivated by “social and religiousreasons”.
In the book, the much-discussed cricketer added that thatfeminists can say whatever they want about his decision.
“My life revolves around them. They all have someambitions in life and I will support them while guiding them as a responsiblefather,” Afridi wrote on his twitter handle.
“I don’t judge anyone for what they do or meddle inpeople’s life. I expect the same too from others. May Allah bless my daughtersand daughters/women all over the world! Let people be.”
In his book, excerpts from which have been making headlines,Afridi wrote that his daughters were “great at sports” but he wouldonly permit them indoor games.
“Ajwa and Asmara are the youngest and love to playdress-up. They have my permission to play any sport, as long as they’reindoors. Cricket? No, not for my girls. They have permission to play all theindoor games they want, but my daughters are not going to be competing inpublic sporting activities,” he said.His views about his daughters have landed Afridiin another controversy as people have called him out for being a misogynist.