Fri Mar 21 09:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Afridi Slams Pakistan Cricket Team’s Performance and PCB Management
**LAHORE, PAKISTAN** – Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi launched a scathing critique of the national team’s recent performance and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s management following Pakistan’s defeats against New Zealand in the first two T20 Internationals.
Afridi expressed deep concern over the team’s batting approach, stating that players are attempting to emulate his aggressive style without the necessary consistency. “Everyone wants to bat like Shahid Afridi, but you can’t score 200 in every match,” he declared.
He further criticized the team selection process, highlighting questionable choices in bowling and batting lineups. “They sent first-class players with just 10-11 matches of experience. Where spinners were needed, they picked pacers, and vice versa,” Afridi pointed out. He also questioned the exclusion of promising domestic players like Mohammad Hasnain and Usman Khan, criticizing the PCB for keeping them in the squad without giving them sufficient playing opportunities.
Afridi extended his criticism to the PCB’s leadership, blaming the frequent changes in chairman and inconsistent decision-making for the team’s poor showing in the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy 2025. He specifically questioned the disparity in captaincy tenures, noting Babar Azam’s extended captaincy compared to Mohammad Rizwan’s six-month stint. He advocated for a permanent PCB chairman to provide stability and consistency in team management. Afridi’s comments come as a significant blow to the already struggling Pakistan cricket team, adding pressure on the PCB to address the issues raised by the legendary all-rounder.
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