Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan’s fast bowler, has been shaken by recent accusations. Media outlets in Pakistan claim that Afridi misbehaved with coaches and support staff on recent trips, according to allegations made by former coach Gary Kirsten.
Hardik Pandya, an Indian cricket player, has been compared to this incident, underscoring the value of professionalism and grace in the game.
Following their underwhelming performance in the T20 World Cup 2024, Pakistani cricket has been going through a difficult time. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) experienced significant upheaval and criticism following the team’s early tournament elimination.
A more extensive reorganisation process seems to have started with the dismissal of Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq from the selection committee.
Earlier, Gary Kirsten charged that the Pakistani team had “no unity.”
The Shaheen Afridi dispute has heightened tensions in an already dangerous scenario. Kirsten allegedly accused Afridi of acting inappropriately towards the coaching staff, according to reports from Samaa TV and Geo News.
The claims have sparked concerns about discipline and team dynamics among the group, even though the specifics of the transgression are still unknown.
Pandya’s circumstances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 have been compared to this incident. Pandya remained professional with Rohit Sharma during the T20 World Cup, even though he was captaining the Mumbai Indians and leading the team.
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Calls have been made for Pakistani cricketer Afridi to take a cue from his Indian rival, given the difference between Afridi’s purported conduct and Pandya’s professionalism. Recall that Kirsten has expressed apprehensions regarding the Pakistani team on previous occasions.
He is said to have shown displeasure with the players’ fitness standards and criticised on the squad’s lack of cohesiveness after the T20 World Cup.
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