Pakistan, June 25 -- Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is facing severe criticism from right-wing circles in India after signing two Pakistani players, Mohammad Amir and Usman Tariq, for his Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise, Trinbago Knight Riders. The inclusion has sparked controversy amidst ongoing India-Pakistan tensions.
According to Indian media reports, Shah Rukh's CPL team has officially added Mohammad Amir, a veteran of four CPL seasons, and Usman Tariq, known for his strong performance in PSL 2025 where he claimed 10 wickets. This is the first time Amir will represent the Knight Riders, though he has played 39 CPL matches with 51 wickets in total.
The move has triggered outrage among Hindu extremist groups, who accuse Sh...