You’d think Sushant Singh Rajpoot’s suicide might have shaken us into being more considerate towards human beings, no matter what part of the world they belong to. But apparently not. Many Indians are now hating on former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi, who recently tweeted that he is suffering from the novel coronavirus.
I’ve been feeling unwell since Thursday; my body had been aching badly. I’ve been tested and unfortunately I’m covid positive. Need prayers for a speedy recovery, InshaAllah #COVID19 #pandemic #hopenotout #staysafe #stayhome
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 13, 2020
We know Pakistan and India have an age-old rivalry but is it necessary to go that far?
When the globally acclaimed cricketer tested positive for Coronavirus, people across the world extended support and prayers.
Get well soon lala
— James Vince (@vincey14) June 13, 2020
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Shahid.
— Lord's Cricket Ground (@HomeOfCricket) June 13, 2020
Best wishes and prayers are with you.
— Atiq-uz-Zaman (@Atiq160Test) June 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/gyulsim_tr/status/1271727438649843712
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Even Indian sportsmen including international ones sent out wishes for their fellow sportsman.
Sorry to hear this Lala. Get well soon bcoz we still have to play finals of @thePSLt20
— Ravi Bopara (@ravibopara) June 13, 2020
May allah grant you a long and healthy life.. you will recover soon bhaiya. Lots of love from INDIA! pic.twitter.com/OwvTolwk9L
— கதிஜா (@kathijasheikh) June 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/NewsLineIFE/status/1271725365564542976
Being a indian i feel ashamed of the cheap way some of Indians are reacting….i apologise for them. We appreciate the effort u have done for humanity…be it pakisthan or India..feeding the hungry is gods work…good job.. May God bless ur speedy recovery… Get well soon
— Pripancham Cirpi (@pripancham) June 14, 2020
https://twitter.com/KohliFanteam/status/1271731051056914432
Indians indulge in hate
However many Indian netizens took this as an opportunity to hate on Lala. From making fun of Lala’s illness and trolling him, to straight-up hateful comments.
https://twitter.com/Satan73177464/status/1271722968406581248
https://twitter.com/KRforINDIA/status/1271733239741214720
Bhai get well soon. Paiso ki darkaar ho toh yuvi bhajji se maang lena.. God bless..
— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) June 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/BhauKaFan/status/1271730163319889922
https://twitter.com/yourdesiwokebro/status/1271723692809043968
https://twitter.com/cklovesnature/status/1271732714668867584
https://twitter.com/cklovesnature/status/1271733395547025408
— The Civil Engineer(ગુજ્જુ) (@TheCivilEngr94) June 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/Chintan00000/status/1271723937475379200
https://twitter.com/anilbinwal/status/1272069016060747778
https://twitter.com/GaurangBhardwa1/status/1271725839495819267
We are ready pic.twitter.com/5BZNd27TVj
— Mind it 😎🤘🇮🇳 (@Yourstrulyrr2) June 13, 2020
https://twitter.com/memes_walaaa__/status/1271814897630928896
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It’s really unfortunate how even as the world is dealing with the same crisis, some trolls can’t put their hate aside for a minute. Despite Lala being one most charitable celebs in the world, some people can’t see beyond his nationality.
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