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Former captain Shahid Afridi has questioned the return of all-rounder Shadab Khan to the nationwide T20 squad, saying Pakistan cricket is in ICU due to incorrect choices. Out of favor for the reason that final T20 World Cup, Shadab was recalled and in addition appointed vice captain to Salman Ali Agha in Pakistan’s T20 squad for the away collection towards New Zealand. “On what foundation has he been recalled. What are his performances in home cricket or in any other case that he had been picked once more,” Shahid mentioned throughout a media interplay. The flamboyant all-rounder mentioned until choices are taken on benefit nothing will change in Pakistan cricket. “On a regular basis we speak about preparations and when an occasion comes and we flop then we speak about surgical procedure. Truth is Pakistan cricket is in ICU due to incorrect choices.” He famous that each time a brand new Chairman takes cost he comes and modifications all the pieces.
“There isn’t any continuity, consistency within the Board’s choices and insurance policies. We maintain altering captains, coaches or some gamers however in the long run what’s the accountability for Board officers,” the previous skipper questioned.
He mentioned it was unhappy to see coaches blaming gamers to save lots of their jobs and the administration blaming gamers and coaches to save lots of their seats.” “How can our cricket progress when there’s a sword hanging always over the captain and coaches’ heads.
He additionally felt that whereas the PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was a optimistic particular person, the reality was he did not know a lot about cricket.
“He desires to do nicely for Pakistan however in the long run he is dependent upon recommendation and I informed him he cannot proceed doing three jobs at a time. He must give attention to one job as a result of being PCB Chairman is a full-time job.”
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