Overview
- On May 25 at the Pakistan Association Dubai auditorium, CUBAA organizers welcomed former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi amid chants of “Boom Boom.”
- The warm reception drew backlash after Afridi blamed Indian security forces for failing to prevent the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.
- CUBAA clarified that Afridi and ex-teammate Umar Gul arrived without invitation while attending a Guinness World Record event at the same venue.
- In a May 30 statement, the alumni association expressed deep regret and apologized for any hurt caused by the cricketer’s unplanned appearance.
- The apology has eased some criticism, though netizens continue to debate the community’s decision to host Afridi.