Initial reports said, the notorious ISI of Pakistan had laid a trap.
Replying to the viral video, an X user said: “Patriotism gone for a six..what a shame. Expected better from them (Kerala community)."
Another user wrote: “How much Disloyal can you be to your nation…learn from the most literate people… Disgraceful!"
“Don’t they have anyone from India origin!! Shame to see these happen," a third user said.
The Cochin University BTech Alumni Association had organised an event in Dubai, allegedly part of a Pakistan-backed propaganda campaign.
Hence the row ....
Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi received a warm welcome from the Indian Kerala community during an event held at the Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD).
The event became a major topic of online debate as netizens reacted to the Kerala community’s enthusiastic reception of a former Pakistani cricketer despite heightened India-Pakistan tensions following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
At a later stage, the Cochin University BTech Alumni Association (CUBAA) has clarified that former Pakistan cricketers Shahid Afridi and Umar Gul appeared "uninvited" at their cultural event in Dubai last week, saying the organisers were caught off guard.
But they admit they “couldn’t ask them to leave".
The cricketers showed up at Ormachuvadukal Season 2, an inter-collegiate dance competition hosted by CUBAA at the Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) on May 25. The group said their presence was “unsolicited" and came just as the event was winding up.
The event "Orma Chuvadukal 2025" held at the Pakistan Association Dubai was orchestrated by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to create a false narrative that Indians support Pakistan's stance, former Hindu Aikya Vedi leader Dr. Bhargava Ram alleged.
The event, featuring Pakistani cricketers Shahid Afridi and Umar Gul, has also raised questions about the extent of Pakistan's influence in the UAE and the potential consequences for those who collaborate with its agencies, according to Hindu monk Bhargav Ram.
"The CUBAA's actions were a clear betrayal of national interests and demanded that the organization's dealings be investigated and those responsible be brought to justice."
The Hindu leader also criticized CUBAA's attempts to shift the blame by claiming that the Pakistan Association Dubai organized the event.
In viral videos from the event, Afridi can be seen stepping on stage to loud cheers and chants of “Boom Boom," his nickname from his playing days.
The 47-year-old responded to the crowd saying, “Hogaya Boom Boom," prompting further applause.
Afridi’s appearance has drawn backlash online, particularly because it comes weeks after he made disparaging remarks about India following the Pahalgam terror attack. Afridi has frequently criticised India and made politically loaded statements, especially on Kashmir.
He made a controversial statement criticising the Indian government and army over the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
“India carries out terrorism itself, is responsible for killing its own people, and then puts the blame on Pakistan," alleged Afridi while talking to local media reporters in Pakistan.
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