New Delhi, March 13: After Kavya Maran’s franchise Sunrisers Leeds bought Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed, the decision drew backlash from many Indian supporters on social media.
“Leeds acquired Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed for £190k. Abrar was literally used to mock India with the having tea picture and used to mock Indian players with unwanted celebrations in Asia Cup. Shame on you SRH,” an X user write on X.
“Sunriser Leeds picked Abrar Ahmed for £1,90,000. He is the same Abrar Ahmed, who never gets tired of mocking Indians with that Tea Cup gesture. I don’t know what to say but one thing is clear all agenda & propoganda of British media against Indian owners was baseless!”
“Playing against is totally different from paying the players who mocked India during Operation Sindoor,” an ‘X’ user wrote on X.Abrar was the second Pakistan player sold in the auction after mystery spinner Usman Tariq was bought by Birmingham Phoenix. (IANS)
