Jammu, Sept. 16 -- Former Pakistani cricketer and outspoken critic of India, Shahid Afridi, has once again sparked controversy with his recent remarks praising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as a "progressive and peace-loving leader."

Afridi, who has frequently echoed narratives supporting terrorism-related activities in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, made the comments during an interview with a Pakistani news channel.

He also expressed outrage over Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav's decision not to shake hands with Pakistani players following a recent match.

In the interview, Afridi lauded Rahul Gandhi's emphasis on peace and dialogue, stating that the Congress leader "believes in engaging every individual and foste...