Former national team captain and chief selector Shahid Afridi has expressed his intention to expose the dynamics and problems in the Pakistan cricket team after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup.
Afridi’s revelation came when he appeared on private TV channel show when he was asked about the lack of unity in the team.
Responding to the host, Afridi wanted to know some undisclosed aspects, but refrained from speaking openly at this time. He emphasized the key role of the captain in making or breaking the unity of the team.
“The captain is the leader who leads everything. It is the captain who makes or breaks the mood of the team,” said Afridi.
He assured the captain of the ultimate responsibility for unifying the field supported by the selection committee.
Afridi’s comments are related to his personal relationships within the team, especially his son-in-law Shaheen Afridi.
“My relationship with Shaheen is different. If I say something, people will say I support my son-in-law, but I don’t! If my daughter, son or son-in-law is wrong, I will call them out,” he said.
Criticizing the performance of the selection committee and board in recent years, Afridi admitted critical mistakes and pointed to deeper problems with governance.
“Our Selection Committee and the board have made a big mistake in the last few years. I will speak openly after the T20 World Cup. Our people have ruined this department.”
