File photo of Shahid Afridi. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
Earlier, there were reports of Afridi joining the PML-N, but the cricketer said that he had only gone to pay condolences on the death of Nawaz's brother.
Afridi said that Nawaz also used to phone him when his father was sick.
He said that he has no inclinations towards politics and one does not need to be a politician to serve the masses. He also expressed his desire of constructing a hospital and a school in his village.
On Saturday, another celebrity, ‘One Pound Fish’ man Shahid Nazir had joined the PML-N. Nazir said that he had joined politics for the poor people of the country and for the poor state of education.
Other cricketers turned politicians
The most famous cricketer-turned-politician in Pakistan has been Imran Khan, who formed his own political party Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI).
In 2011, former test cricketer Sarfaraz Nawaz had joined the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM).
Amir Sohail was another cricketer who had joined the PML-N during 2008 elections.
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you must join nawaz sharef
Afridi will contest 2018 elections on PTI ticket from Tirah Valley
What the heck is with you, PTI supporters? You people are suffocating everyone. For God's sake keep your political affiliations with yourself - don't enforce on others. Anyone joing PTI is sinless new-born, and every other is smeared with filth? Come on, grow up.
Hehe...mark my words...he will join Nawaz...why else would nawaz meet with anyone during this bz times unless its politically motivated...i hope he never joins pti..such an over rated player with no moral values..ball tempering..proven......pitch tempering ..proven....talking about indians and hindus to live tv and then denying...talking principal stand against pcb on his ban and then making a deal for personal gain...was one of the three people in the room when shoaib hit asif and shoaib was dropped... shoaib said shahid was the one instigating...always been around every time there was a major scandal or political move at pcb....oooh yah and hit a fad was came to greet him...first denied and than changed the stance that his daughter was in the car....these are few highlights of his career and there are alot more and more over there r the one we know of..god knows how many do we not know....
@ahmad: The joke is on you.
May be he has taken retirement from Politics now, as he says he is not joining pml-n now, taking retirement has been his hobby as we all know. Anyway I am glad to know he is not joining the party of the corrupts. Firstly he is not needed in politics, don't think thats his piece of cake. But even if he joins, PTI is the lone party thats worth it! Period.
Shame on express news for spreading rumours...all the star cricketers are with Imran Khan!
i don't believe shahid afridi's version of the story. why he went to condole NS after 6 months of burial, especially when NS is too busy with elections campaign. Boom Boom we don't live in fools paradise, don't come with lame excuses!!!
And then these people cry why are we going through all this? Blabbing about something that is totally nonsense. People please go take english classes if you can't read that afridi is not joining pml-n as clearly written in the article! Nut-heads!
Politics is not cricketer's cup of tea!
The amount of verbal abuse online was higher than when Afridi scores a duck against India so he decided against joining PML-N.
Let us not worry Afridi would change his mind before this news is out. He is such a stable person.
There is smoke where there is fire. He did not attend funeral of Nawaz's brother. Why visiting him NOW ? As a side note, i dont want you joining politics as long as you are part of our team(s). Concentrate on what you are supposed to do.
@saeed: Pakistan journalism is perhaps even worse than the atrocious Indian journalism. I can't help but laugh at these so called Anchors and journalists that don't have the guts to ask all parties for a debate between their chairmen. When was the last time you saw shariff giving an interview so people know what they are voting for.The media will never ask tough questions like they do of PTI. Maybe thats what they expect of the Noora's.
Such a liar; Playing with deceased, instead of playing good clean cricket.
You have done the damage for NS opponents whether you join or not.
Dont even think about this Afridi!!! If you have to join one...do join PTI please!
Calm down people, it's his personal choice. He is free to join whatever party he wishes to. You have no right to decide on other people's actions, just on your own vote.
It is quite amazing that whilst catering to the spirit of sensationalism by printing news without verification, ET has changed the title of this particular piece of news twice: from "Shahid Afridi joins PML-N" to "Shahid Afridi may join PML-N" and finally to "Shahid Afridi not joining PML-N". Brilliant work ET. Way to keep up with journalistic ethics!
impossible shahid afridi worships imran khan. Shahid had gone to meet nawaz to condole his brother's death
thanks god i thought he bought the ticket for Titanic
BOOM BOOM .....when u take Decision to join politics then y not IK? Y PML(N)?
I am amazed at the level of reporting from our media...where are the journalism ethics...the guy him self saying he did not join noon...only met nawaz..these are the old tactics of noon..they use there paid media to create false perception..as over the years they have created false perception of good governance using there looted money..just imagine the level of frustration noon have in terms of youth following PTI..a cheap stunt..
People will vote to ik not because of his cricket but his political stance.
Whoever is farigh or wella ( has nothing else to do in life) will join politics.
Perfect fit. His recent performance matches that of PMLN
All Pakistanis beware ..so many pages publishing this news with title 'Shahid Afridi joins the party of Nawaaz Shareef'.. but the actual thing is that HE JUST MET NAWAZ SHARIF and that's all ..its 100% rumors that he joined N-League or whatever..LALA has way better things to do in life than joining any crappy corrupted Pakistani political groups (unless he creates his own party..then I am with him)....so no confusions.....!!!!!
Afridi invited PTI members for the opening ceremony of his restaurant!! This is certainly a false news!
If ture---Stupid Move!
Boom Boom - Noon
this is great news. Let's see how PTI lovers react to Afridi's decision. PTI lovers used to hail this man when he posted Imran Khan's photo on his Facebook page, now however,after this news boom boom afridi is going to become the most corrupt cricketer in Pakistan. Moreover, i am assuming my comment will be followed by statements such as "Party say gand nikal gaya hai" and so on and so forth.
Not only is his shot selection bad.. So is his party selection.
Impossible!! Imran Khan is his ideal!
I hope this is a joke, otherwise Afridis judgement is very poor. If ppl really wanna fight for poor ppl, then vote should definitely not be on pml-n or ppp.
Shahid Afridi has denied joining PMLN..!
ET confirm he has not joined PMLN
Afridi sold himself...
Afridi needs passage and easy entry in the team for next 3-4 years.
Afridi proved that given take works and now he got five year stay in the team by accepting Nawaz call.
As afridi boat is sinking in a deep sea becos of poor performance, he opted a boat to safe shore and WASTA will work for him.
Shame on you Afridi.
Your career is finished with this decision.
Amir sohail has an eye on PCB chairman ship and afridi is also looking for his interest. Greedy Greedy
If you are joinning Noora league only to prolong your career U are living in fool paradise.
For Goodness sake, confirm before making it official, he declined this on his page
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=597066373651649&set=a.387234571301498.95651.381491055209183&type=1&theater
Afridi should have beleived in his abilities than politics to be part of national squad for world cup
Good choice if he really wants to join politics.
Bye bye lala, an out of form cricketer joining an out of form party.
Shahid afridi done it again..... wrong ball pay shot khail gaya.
This means PML-N will win lead on many seats upfront but then wind up on 6-7 seats only in the end. Just like Boom Boom. Jeeay Bhutto