Shahid Afridi reacts to Babar’s appointment as white-ball captain

Former legendary all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi on Sunday reacted to the appointment of Babar Azam as the captain of the Pakistan national cricket team.

Afridi said on X (formerly Twitter), “I am surprised by the decision of the very experienced cricketers in the selection committee.”

He rallied behind Pakistan striker Mohamad Rizwan and said: “I still believe that if a change was needed then Rizwan was the best choice!”

“But now that it has been decided, I offer my full support and wish Team Pakistan and Babar Azam.

– Father urges Babar Azam to respect Mohammad Amir, Imad Wasim –

Babar Azam’s father Azam Siddique on Sunday urged the white-ball captain to respect senior players Mohammad Amir and Imad Wasim.

Siddique said on Instagram, “People are saying that there will be no unity in the Babar Azam-led team. I explained to Babar Azam to forget what anyone had done in the past.”

“I also told Babar to treat everyone in the team as brothers. Like all brothers, they conquer the world with unity,” he added.