New Delhi: Veteran Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has given a befitting reply to former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi as their verbal slugfest continues. Responding to Afridi's psychiatrist jibe, Gambhir told Etv Bharat that the former all-rounder is mentally a child.
The war of words between Gambhir and Afridi started after the latter launched a vicious attack on Indian in his autobiography.
In his autobiography, Afridi said Gambhir has no personality and he has a lot of attitude problems.“Some rivalries were personal, some professional. First the curious case of Gambhir. Oh poor Gautam. He & his attitude problem. He who has no personality. He who is barely a character in the great scheme of cricket. He who has no great records just a lot of attitude.”
Afridi even went on to say that Gambhir is a cross between Don Bradman and James Bond.
“Gambhir behaves like he’s a cross between Don Bradman & James Bond. In Karachi we call guys like him saryal (burnt up). It’s simple, I like happy, positive people. Doesn’t matter if they are aggressive or competitive, but you have to be positive & Gambhir wasn’t,” he further wrote.
Responding to his claims, Gambhir wrote on Twitter, “...you are a hilarious man!!! Anyway, we are still granting visas to Pakistanis for medical tourism. I will personally take you to a psychiatrist”.
Responding to cricketer turned politician's remark, Afridi said he would arrange visa for the ‘treatment’ of Gambhir Pakistan. “I think Gautam Gambhir may have some problems. I am working with hospitals and I can get him very good treatment here.”
“The Indian Government doesn’t normally give visas to our people, but I will welcome everyone from India to Pakistan. Our people and our Government have always welcomed Indians and as for Gautam, I will get a visa arranged so that his treatment can be done here,” Afridi added.
