The humiliating defeat against India has rocked Pakistani cricket. Disgusted by the team's poor performance, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has advised the selectors and management to teach a tough lesson. Speaking on a Pakistani TV show, Afridi said that it's time to trust the youth instead of big names. He advised dropping his son-in-law, Shaheen Afridi, Babar Khan, and Shadab Khan from the team after the defeat against India.
Shahid Afridi's anger erupted
Surprisingly, Shahid Afridi didn't take sides. He stated clearly that if the decision were in his hands, he would have dropped his son-in-law, Shaheen Shah Afridi, as well. Afridi said,
If I had to make the decision, I would have dropped Shaheen, Babar, and Shadab. I would have given the new players a chance and boosted their confidence by playing them in matches like the one against Namibia. - Shahid Afridi
Afridi believes that the Pakistan team is repeatedly betting on the same players who aren't living up to expectations. He questioned whether these senior players have had plenty of opportunities, and now change is necessary. These players aren't performing in big matches. What's the harm in playing youngsters sitting on the bench? When seniors aren't delivering, junior players should be tried.
Shaheen, Shadab, and Babar all failed.
In the match against India, Shaheen Afridi bowled just two overs but conceded 31 runs and took just one wicket. Shadab Khan bowled just one over and conceded 17 runs. He managed to score just 14 runs. Furthermore, Babar Azam, a key member of the Pakistani batting order, was dismissed cheaply, scoring just five runs.
IND vs PAK: India registers victory over Pakistan
Pakistan has played nine matches against India in the T20 World Cup, but has only won one match to date. India has won eight of the nine matches, while Pakistan has only tasted victory once. Since 2021, the Indian team has consistently defeated its arch-rival in the World Cup.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is revered in Maharashtra. Today is his birth anniversary. On this oc
India defeated Namibia to win their second consecutive match in the T20 World Cup 2026 and finish
The first International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) is set to be held in the capital Delhi soon
Rajpal Yadav, who was involved in a check-bounce case, has been in the news continuously since hi
After several days of speculation, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have finally announced
In light of the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the global crisis regarding oil and gas, the go
Ahead of the 2026 IPL season, Australian fast bowlers have created a predicament. Chennai Super K
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2 has been a constant subject of discussion ever since its release
Following the India-Pakistan match, a barrage of rhetoric has intensified in Pakistani cricket. F
Global star Shakira is set to return to India this year with a spectacular performance. Her fans
