However, he said that he did not condone the act of Hamas, saying that Pakistan should address its own problems before thinking of helping others.

Talking about the Indian fans’ conduct with the Pakistan cricket team players, Hasan said that Pakistanis should not return the favour by insulting their players as the country is known for hospitality.

“Indian spectators need to open their hearts. I have been to India twice. If someone is rude, then we should not change our attitude,” he added.

Hassan went on to add that India used to be known for non-violence, but now there is only violence in the Narendra Modi government.

He opposed the view of banning Indian content in the country, saying: “India may ban us but I think we should not do that, we are less than them in number but our hearts are bigger than them.”