‘Pakistan was ruined’: Ex-cricketer blames Babar-Afridi rift for team’s downfall
Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali alleges a captaincy dispute between Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. This alleged rift significantly contributed to the national team's recent poor performances. Pakistan's leadership has seen frequent changes since the 2023 ODI World Cup. Following a disastrous tour of England, the PCB has initiated major changes within the team. Several players and coaches have…
Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has blamed the rift between star batsmen Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi for the team's recent decline. This dispute over captaincy came to light after Pakistan suffered a 2-0 defeat in a Test series against England. Ali's comments came on the 'Game Plan' show following Pakistan's poor performance in England.
The rift not only affected captaincy but also created a divide within the team, according to Basit. The controversy has led to a constant shift in leadership, with Babar leading the Test side, Shaheen handling the ODI team, and Salman Ali Agha managing the T20I team. The Pakistan Cricket Board has now taken steps to rectify the situation by sending seven players home, including Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha.
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