Following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, emotions in India are running high. Many citizens are expressing anger, especially toward Pakistan, and there is a growing sense of outrage. Amid this atmosphere, Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan is facing mounting criticism. The controversy centers around allegations that Khan continues to send millions of rupees to Pakistani cricketers. Let’s dive into whether these accusations are true.
The Truth Behind Sending Money to Pakistani Cricketers
There is no truth to the claim that Shahrukh Khan has been sending crores of rupees to Pakistani players. The actor is not involved in any treasonous activities. In fact, Shahrukh Khan owns multiple teams in international T20 leagues.
He is associated with the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the UAE’s International League T20 (ILT20) and the Los Angeles Knight Riders in the Major League Cricket (MLC) in the United States. Both these teams include players such as Ali Khan and Ibrar Ahmed.
Ali Khan, although of Pakistani descent, plays for the USA national cricket team, while Ibrar Ahmed was born in North Waziristan, Pakistan. Interestingly, both players are part of Shahrukh Khan’s teams and are earning significant sums through these international leagues.
Shahrukh Khan Is Not a Traitor: Here’s the Real Story!
In Major League Cricket in the US, Ali Khan, along with players like Saif Badr, who was born in Sialkot, Pakistan, is once again seen playing for Shahrukh Khan’s Los Angeles Knight Riders.
It’s important to understand that the teams these players are part of are independent commercial entities within international franchise leagues. The players are selected based on their cricketing skills and in accordance with the rules of these leagues. Ali Khan, for example, is a US citizen and plays for the US national team.
Leagues like ILT20 and MLC feature players from various countries and are governed by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The political relations between India and Pakistan do not directly affect the player selection process in these leagues.
Should Shahrukh Khan Take Action?
Given the current political climate, it is understandable that fans might feel emotionally hurt. This has led to the question of whether Shahrukh Khan should remove players of Pakistani origin from his teams. However, such decisions are primarily commercial and legal, as they depend on the operating rules of the leagues and the personal rights of the players involved.
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