The captain of the national cricket team, Shahid Afridi, also came to the field after the defeat in the second T20 match against Sri Lanka and along with the mistakes of the team, he also gave useful advice to Shadab Khan for a good performance.
Shahid Khan Afridi released a video message on YouTube and said that the result of the second T20 was very surprising. The winner is, the fielding from Pakistan was very poor or say it was zero, the batsman who scored the most also gave us the most chances but we missed the opportunities. The batsman said that this was a surprising result for everyone because Pakistan is the world number one team in T20 and Sri Lanka sent their new talent to Pakistan. It is a big thing to lose matches against a team like Pakistan, once again the batsmen failed to perform, it is surprising that Fakhar Zaman, who hits very good sixes in front, I did not understand what he would play. was going , the short he played.
Shahid Afridi said that apart from this, there were a lot of expectations from Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal, which they could not fulfill. So I have always been saying that this is a big challenge for Misbah-ul-Haq, my prayers are with him. He said that Misbah-ul-Haq will have to take difficult and tough decisions, but for tough decisions Misbah-ul-Haq should have talent on the bench. strong There should be character players then Misbah-ul-Haq will go and decide openly, but unfortunately that is not the case, which is why I think there should be some player on the bench behind each player so that he knows that someone is sitting behind me. It has happened, the players are relaxed due to lack of players, this problem has been going on for a long time that there is no player behind.
He said that Shadab Khan is a good bowler and fielder, due to his bowling, Pakistan has won matches, Shadab’s bowling is not showing confidence, it is not showing what it should be, left-arm players. But they don’t understand what to bowl, it is a bit difficult for a leg spinner to bowl a left hander. He said that Shadab has a better googly than me, give the left-hander more googly and Shadab should use the same thing, it is very important for him to stay in form. He said that I know Vicky. Bhai is a bowling coach but I don’t know how much he understands spinners because he has been a fast bowler all his life, two things are important for a bowler that his back and shoulders should be strong. He said that my I think Shadab will benefit as much as he bowls the leg spinner wicket-to-wicket, I hope he will perform well, his performance is important for all of us.
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**Interview with Shahid Afridi on Pakistan’s Performance and Politics in Cricket**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Shahid Afridi. After Pakistan’s surprising defeat to Sri Lanka in the second T20 match, what are your thoughts on the team’s performance?
**Shahid Afridi:** Thank you for having me. To be honest, I was quite taken aback by the outcome of the match. As the world number one T20 team, we were expected to dominate. Unfortunately, our fielding was subpar, almost non-existent at times, which ultimately cost us the game. It’s disappointing when you have opportunities to take wickets and you let them slip away.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned the batsmen’s performance specifically. Can you elaborate on that?
**Shahid Afridi:** Yes, the batsmen did not deliver when it mattered. I was especially surprised by Fakhar Zaman’s approach. He is known for his aggressive play and hitting sixes, but in this match, he didn’t seem to find his rhythm. It raises questions about the decisions made during the game.
**Interviewer:** Beyond the technical aspects of the game, you’ve recently spoken out about keeping politics away from cricket, particularly in the context of BCCI’s stance on the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. Why is this important?
**Shahid Afridi:** Cricket should always remain a sport that unites people. Politicizing the game only harms its spirit and the fans. The upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan is a great opportunity for fans from both countries to celebrate the sport together. I urge the BCCI and the Indian government to reconsider their decision and allow the teams to compete without political interference.
**Interviewer:** Looking forward, what advice would you give to the team moving ahead?
**Shahid Afridi:** My advice would be to focus on teamwork and communication. Each player should be aware of their role and contribute positively on the field. Mistakes can happen, but it’s essential to learn from them and stay resilient as we prepare for upcoming matches.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Shahid, for sharing your insights. We hope to see a stronger performance from the team in the future.
**Shahid Afridi:** Thank you for having me. Let’s keep supporting our team and hope for a brighter future in cricket.