Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has put an end to the speculationssurrounding his alleged discord with captain Babar Azam, which arose in thewake of Pakistan’s elimination from the 2023 Asia Cup. Reports had emergedsuggesting a disagreement between Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi followingPakistan’s loss to Sri Lanka in the virtual semi-final of the tournament.However, journalist Shoaib Jatt from ARY News had previously indicated thatboth players, along with wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Rizwan, were inagreement on certain matters.
Taking to Twitter, Shaheen Afridi has officially affirmed that all is wellbetween him and Babar Azam. He shared a photograph of the two of themtogether, dispelling any lingering doubts. The left-arm pacer expressed hisdeep bond with Babar Azam, likening him to family.
This gesture from Shaheen Afridi garnered widespread support from netizenswho saw it as a resounding response to critics and those who had beenpropagating false stories about the players. As Babar Azam prepares to leadPakistan in their pursuit of a second 50-over World Cup title, ShaheenAfridi is set to spearhead the country’s formidable pace attack, widelyacknowledged as one of the most potent in the world.
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Pakistan’s journey in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is scheduled tocommence on October 6 with a match against the Netherlands. Subsequently,they will face Sri Lanka on October 10, followed by a highly anticipatedclash against arch-rivals India on October 14.
