Shahid Afridi has made a scathing attack on the rumors about potential overhaul in Pakistan cricket team after their dismal show in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
“We have been hearing much these days that eight to nine players will be removed from the team, it does not happen like that. You remove eight to nine players when you have that many boys waiting for their chance,” Afridi said on his YouTube channel.
“If you are talking about removing Babar as a player, then do you have someone like him?
“Do we have a player capable of replacing Mohammad Rizwan? These types of talks are done when you have a strong bench,” Afridi added.
The former Pakistan captain also urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to respect the cricketers, who are doing well in the domestic circuit.
“You need to give respect to your domestic players. They play all year and give great performances, like Salman Agha, Saud Shakeel, Sahibzada Farhan, pacer Mohammad Ali, and many others, these players play all year domestic cricket, and if we ignore their performances and bring a player on the performances of three matches, then we are doing injustice,” he said.
Pakistan’s Azam Khan walks back to the changing rooms after losing his wicket during the fourth IT20 match between England and Pakistan in London, England. (AP)
Shahid Afridi wants Azam Khan and Saim Ayub to play domestic cricket for two straight years and maintain their fitness.
“The players from this team be it Azam Khan, or Saim Ayub, they should be told to play domestic cricket for two straight years and maintain their fitness.
“The selection committee should ensure that if you want to play for Pakistan, then you have to do such and such thing,” he added.
Pakistan will take on Ireland in their last group match on Sunday.
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