No Religion, No caste, Only humanity: Harbhajan Defends Criticism Over Supporting Afridi Amid COVID-19

Earlier, Yuvraj had also condemned the criticism by stating that by him asking for help for Shahid Afridi foundation, didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings and all he tried was to help people suffering due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Harbhajan Singh (Image: Getty)

New Delhi: India's veteran off spinner Harbhajan Singh has come out to defend himself against the criticism which he and Yuvraj Singh drew from the netizens on social media for extending support to former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi's humanitarian work amid the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday, Harbhajan uploaded a video on his Twitter handle showing Sikhs preparing and distributing food to needy in England. "No religion, no cast, only humanity...that's what it is...stay safe stay home...spread love not hate or virus...let's pray for every single one...May Waheguru bless us all," he wrote along with the video.

No religion,no cast, only humanity..that’s what it is.. stay safe stay home..spread love not hate or virus.. let’s pray for every single one.. May waheguru bless us all ???????????????? #BeKind #BreakTheChain #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/evPob7er0F

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 1, 2020

Earlier, Yuvraj had also condemned the criticism by stating that by him asking for help for Shahid Afridi foundation, didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings and all he tried was to help people suffering due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "I really don't understand how a message to help the most vulnerable people gets blown out of proportion! All I tried to achieve through that message was to help people in our own respective countries by providing healthcare, my intention was not to hurt anyone's feelings," Yuvraj said in a message posted on his Twitter handle on Wednesday. Also Read: https://news.abplive.com/sports/watch-harbhajan-shares-video-of-mob-attacking-policemen-amid-covid-19-lockdown-urges-citizens-to-change-attitude-1183523 "I'm an Indian and I will always bleed blue and will always stand for humanity. Jai Hind," he added. Earlier on Tuesday, Yuvraj and Harbhajan Singh joined Afridi to help those in need during the pandemic which has claimed thousands of lives across the world. "These are testing times, it's time to lookout for each other specially the ones who are lesser fortunate. Let's do our bit, I am supporting Shahid Afridi and Shahid Afridi Foundation in this noble initiative of COVID-19. Please donate on donatekarona.com," Yuvraj had tweeted tagging Harbhajan. Harbhajan had also praised Afridi for the valuable social work he was doing in these trying circumstances. However, a hashtag #ShameonYuviBhajji started trending on Twitter with users lashing out at the duo for helping Afridi. At the same time, there was also support for the former India all-rounder with #IStandWithYuvi hashtag doing the rounds. Click On Link Below To Watch What Are Your Favourite Cricketers Doing At Home Amid COVID-19 Lockdown  https://news.abplive.com/videos/sports/lockdown-your-favourite-cricketers-urge-you-to-stay-at-home-1186117