Former Pakistani skipper Shahid Afridi recently expressed that he won’t allow his daughters to play outdoor sports. He also made it clear that he will not allow anyone to take any decision regarding his family.

While talking to a news channel, Afridi said, “I am a Muslim. I am a Pathan. My family has some values. I know what my daughters want to do. One of my daughters wants to join me in running my foundation and it is my desire as well, second wants to become a designer, third wants to go to the Army Public School and College.”

The all-rounder went on to add, “They like to play cricket but only at home. I allow my daughters to do whatever they want but indoor and wearing a veil as my religion teaches me that. A woman’s jewelry is her veil. I believe home is the school for children and parents are their teachers. Once their strong foundation is laid, they are able to differentiate between the right and the wrong, and understand that the correct path for them is to follow their parents.” Afridi then urged everyone to allow their children to do whatever they want.

When asked about his remarks over the cooking of women cricketers, Afridi clarified, “I had said on a lighter note that our girls cook good food, as the team’s position was still uncertain at that point. I now discuss cricket whenever I get a chance to meet them. I recently tweeted for Sana Mir as well over her achievement.”

When asked about the decision of not allowing his daughters to play outdoor sports, Afridi said, “The feminists can say what they want; as a conservative Pakistani father, I’ve made my decision.”

(Inputs from Dunya news)