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One of many most interesting wicket-keepers to play for Pakistan, Rashid Latif is understood for his quirky but robust opinions on cricketing subjects. Nonetheless, not many know of the previous wicket-keeper batter’s Indian roots. In a video that has surfaced on social media, Latif could possibly be heard flaunting his Indian roots, as he defined why individuals from Uttar Pradesh (the place his father lived earlier than migrating to Pakistan in 1050s) shouldn’t be messed with. Rashid, who proudly flaunted his India connection, additionally has a half-brother who nonetheless lives in UP.
Within the video, Latif revealed that about 90% of his relations nonetheless reside in Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh) from the place his father migrated in Nineteen Fifties.
“Mulq chhod diya hai iska matlab logo ko bhul thodi na jayenge. Rang to neela hi rahega na humara to. Ek humare bhai Sultanpur mein rehte hain and humari 90 percent family Sultanpur mein rehti hai. Goro nei aisi hi nahi Uttar Pradesh ka naam Upper Province rakha tha [“Leaving the nation doesn’t suggest we’ll neglect the individuals. Our colour will nonetheless stay blue, will not it? One among my brothers lives in Sultanpur, and 90 % of my household resides there too. The British did not identify Uttar Pradesh the ‘Higher Province’ with out purpose],” Latif mentioned.
Rashid latif is now Claiming he’s Indian pic.twitter.com/YGbfuCDLmp
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Latif additional Uttar Pradesh, saying individuals from the state are among the many finest when it comes politics, intelligence and even abuses.
“Politics mein and brain mein and gaaliyon mein number one Uttar Pradesh. Hum log waha se hain. Toh panga nahi lene ka apan se. [In politics, intelligence, and even abuses, Uttar Pradesh is number one. That’s where we come from. So, it’s better not to mess with us],” the previous Pakistan wicketkeeper mentioned.
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