Shahid Afridi Calls For Changes After Pakistan Defeat
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has criticised Pakistan’s team selection and leadership following a heavy 61-run defeat in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, calling for major changes to the playing XI and decision-making structure.
Shahid Afridi Criticism Of Pakistan Team
Afridi said senior players failed to perform according to expectations and questioned the balance of the squad. He argued that underperforming cricketers should be dropped regardless of reputation and that team management must prioritise form over past achievements. The remarks came after Pakistan struggled in both batting and bowling departments during the match, leading to a comprehensive loss.
Comments On Babar Azam And Shaheen Afridi
Afridi also spoke about captaincy and bowling leadership, pointing out that tactical decisions during the game did not produce results. Without singling out statistics alone, he suggested leadership roles should be reconsidered if performances do not improve. The comments drew attention because one of the players discussed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, is related to him by marriage, highlighting the seriousness of his criticism.
Pakistan T20 World Cup Performance Concerns
The defeat has intensified scrutiny of Pakistan’s campaign, with questions raised about team strategy, middle-order stability and bowling execution in pressure overs. Former players and analysts have called for reassessment ahead of upcoming fixtures, noting that qualification scenarios could be affected if results do not improve. Team management is expected to review combinations and training approaches before the next match.
