Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has raised concerns about Shadab Khan’s inclusion in the national T20 squad, criticizing the decision-making process in Pakistan cricket.
Shadab Khan, who had been out of the team since the last T20 World Cup, has been selected and named vice-captain under Salman Ali Agha for the upcoming New Zealand series.
“On what basis has he been recalled. What are his performances in domestic cricket or otherwise that he had been picked again,” Shahid said during a media interaction.
“All the time we talk about preparations and when an event comes and we flop then we talk about surgery. Fact is Pakistan cricket is in ICU because of incorrect decisions.”
Afridi highlighted the lack of stability in the Pakistan Cricket Board‘s management and policies.
“There is no continuity, consistency in the Board’s decisions and policies. We keep changing captains, coaches or some players but in the end what is the accountability for Board officials,” the former skipper questioned.
Afridi expressed concern about the blame game within Pakistan cricket management.
“How can our cricket progress when there is a sword hanging constantly over the captain and coaches’ heads.”
Afridi commented on PCB chairman Mohs naqvi‘s leadership, acknowledging his positive attitude while noting his limited cricket knowledge.
“He wants to do well for Pakistan but in the end he depends on advice and I told him he can’t continue doing three jobs at a time. He needs to focus on one job because being PCB Chairman is a full-time job.”
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