Everyone in Pakistan has come to the conclusion that they can say whatever they want to say without any consequences
KARACHI: National heroes are humans like the rest of us, but they are also representatives of a certain country and its people. They are looked up to as icons and inspirations. Their actions influence a great number of people. Shahid Afridi, being a huge youth icon, should exercise some control over his spontaneous remarks about cricket and talent in Pakistan, even though I consider some of his points to be accurate, especially regarding better training and corruption in the Pakistan Cricket Board. He said there is “no talent in Pakistan.” Being a national hero, one has certain responsibilities, which should be carried out maturely. Maybe everyone in Pakistan has come to the conclusion that they can say whatever they want to say without any consequences on their part.
Nawabzada Danyalur Rehman
Published in The Express Tribune, July 18th, 2016.
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