Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi has stirred controversy with his recent statements about the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the national selection committee.
In a recent interview, Afridi criticized that PCB and the selection committee, led by Mohammad Wasim, have adversely affected the team's performance.
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Afridi hinted at several internal issues within the PCB and the selection committee. He emphasized the critical role of the team captain, stating, "The captain of the team acts as a leader and guides the team together in unity. He can either cheer the team up or upset them. I have been a captain as well. Coaches and other people are not that important, like a captain is. Captain leads the team with unity."
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He further implied that both he and Mohammad Wasim are aware of certain undisclosed issues. "There are many things that both him and I know that I can't talk about right now," Afridi said, suggesting that these issues have significantly impacted the team's cohesion and performance.
Afridi blasts PCB and Pakistan's selection committee
Afridi's claims come at a time when the team needs unity and focus.
"Let this World Cup conclude first, then I will talk about it openly. There have been some huge mistakes made by the PCB and selection committee," Afridi said, indicating that he will reveal more details once the tournament is over. Afridi's comments suggest that he believes the board and the selection committee have negatively impacted Pakistan's cricket performance.
After suffering a huge upset from the USA, Pakistan is gearing up for their upcoming matches in the T20 world cup. The team's performance has been under scrutiny, especially after such controversial selections.
As the team prepares for their upcoming matches, including crucial game against India, the impact of Afridi's statements on the players' morale and performance remains to be seen.