Maldives controversy, former Pakistan cricket team spinner, Danish Kaneria, made a statement on his official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle. Kaneria, known for his subtle posts, published the word "Lakshadweep" accompanied by a fire emoji.
Kaneria, having represented Pakistan in 61 Test matches and 18 ODIs, garnered attention with his one-word post. A curious netizen queried the former Pakistani cricketer with, 'Aap kab aa rhe ho?' (When are you coming?).
Danish Kaneria's one-word post has gone viral and has been viewed 560.7K times in a day.
Since the Maldives row broke out, many Indian cricketers have come out in for support for Lakshadweep and India's tourism potential. All-rounder Hardik Pandya not only praised the beauty of Lakshadweep but also pledged to include the island in his upcoming holiday plans.
His statement came in response to derogatory remarks made by Maldives ministers and leaders after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the union territory of Lakshadweep.
Pandya, in a tweet on X, expressed his dismay over the negative comments about India and highlighted Lakshadweep's appeal as a perfect getaway destination with stunning marine life and beautiful beaches. His sentiment echoed a growing trend where celebrities are using their influence to promote domestic tourism.
Badminton sensation PV Sindhu joined the chorus of appreciation for Lakshadweep.