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Ex-Cricketer Accuses Babar Azam‑Shaheen Afridi Rift for Pakistan's Collapse
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 02:38 PM
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A former Pakistani cricketer has publicly blamed the growing tension between captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Shaheen Afridi for the national team's recent decline.
A former Pakistani cricketer has taken to the media to attribute Pakistan’s recent poor performances to a rift between captain Babar Azam and leading fast bowler Shaheen Afridi.
The cricketer argues that the growing tension between the two senior players has eroded team morale and disrupted on‑field coordination.
He cited several recent matches where the lack of cohesion was evident, noting that the partnership between the captain and the bowler has been strained.
The former player urged the board and coaching staff to intervene and restore unity within the squad to prevent further decline.
The cricketer argues that the growing tension between the two senior players has eroded team morale and disrupted on‑field coordination.
He cited several recent matches where the lack of cohesion was evident, noting that the partnership between the captain and the bowler has been strained.
The former player urged the board and coaching staff to intervene and restore unity within the squad to prevent further decline.