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"This Is Really Shocking": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Shahid Afridi's Revelation Regarding Shaheen

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has now reacted to the statement given by Shahid Afridi, where he said that pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is paying for his own rehabilitation in England and is staying in the country on his own money. Akram said that if this is true then it is indeed shocking as Shaheen Afridi is a top player and is "box-office". He also said that it would be really unfair if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is not looking after their main stars.

Pakistan Pacer's "Cheap Selection" Tweet Over World Cup Team Slammed On Twitter

Pakistan announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup on Thursday and, contrary to what was expected, decided to stick to most of the players who were part of the squad that recently lost to Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final. The announcement was followed by scrutiny from fans and former cricketers alike. Mohammad Amir, the former Pakistan fast bowler, also tweeted after the squad was announced but he has since been slammed by fans of Twitter for his choice of words.

"Just Gives Right Balance": On Virat Kohli's Batting Position At T20 World Cup, Ex-India Wicketkeeper Suggests Big Change

The century against Afghanistan at the Asia Cup could not have come at a better time for Virat Kohli. After facing question marks over his form, the former Indian cricket team skipper roared back to form in the continental event with two half-centuries and a ton. The century came while opening the innings in India's final Super 4 match. With the T20 World Cup in Australia starting in little over a month's time, former India wicketkeeper suggested that Kohli should continue opening the innings along with captain Rohit Sharma.

Trolls could have put Arshdeep Singh in emotional turmoil, says Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin feels young left-arm pace bowler Arshdeep Singh might be in "emotional turmoil" after he was trolled relentlessly following him dropping a catch in the Asia Cup 'Super 4' match against arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai recently. Fans took to social media to vent their ire against Arshdeep, when he dropped the catch with Pakistan needing 34 runs to win in two overs. In the 18th over of the match, Asif Ali tried to sweep Ravi Bishnoi, only to edge the ball as the skier went towards Arshdeep at short third-man. However, the 23-year-old medium pacer dropped the straightforward chance and Ali survived to pull the game back in Pakistan's favour. Virat Kohli later defended the young pacer, saying anyone could have made such a mistake during a high-pressure game.

T20 World Cup: England players had 'no issues' with Alex Hales's call-up, says Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler said players had no issues with the inclusion of Alex Hales in the Twenty20 World Cup squad after the batsman received his first call-up since being dropped from the squad in 2019. Hales, 33, was called up as a replacement for Jonny Bairstow, who was ruled out of the tournament in Australia after suffering a lower limb injury while playing golf. In 2019, Hales was withdrawn from the preliminary squad for the 50-overs World Cup after the Guardian newspaper reported he was serving a three-week ban for recreational drug use. "I spoke to lots of the senior players to make sure that no one would have any issues with Alex being back in the team if we wanted to select him. No one had any issues," Buttler told reporters on Thursday ahead of their T20 series in Pakistan. "He's obviously been in excellent form. We know what a talented player he is and he's gained a lot of experience as well since the last time he played for England."

"Will Continue To Be Responsible For Arranging Medical Care": PCB After Shahid Afridi's Statement

On Thursday, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi came out with a statement, saying pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is paying for his own rehabilitation in England and is staying in the UK on his own money. "He has flown out to the UK on his own ticket, he is staying there on his own money, I arranged a doctor for him there, he contacted him there, the PCB is not doing anything in all this. As far as I know he is doing everything about staying there and coordination with doctors," Afridi told Pakistan's Sama TV.

England players had 'no issues' with Hales call-up: Buttler

England's limited-overs captain Jos Buttler said players had no issues with the inclusion of Alex Hales in the Twenty20 World Cup squad after the batsman received his first call-up since being dropped from the squad in 2019.

"Shaheen Paying For Rehabilitation, PCB Hasn't Done Anything": Shahid Afridi Alleges

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selectors named a 15-member squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup on Thursday. They included young left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is currently recovering from injury, in the squad. Shaheen, 22, injured his knee while fielding during the first Test in Sri Lanka in July and missed the Asia Cup earlier this month. The lanky left-arm paceman will also miss the seven-match T20I series against England starting in Karachi from September 20 but chief selector Mohammad Wasim said his injury is being monitored. "We are assessing Shaheen's injury and hope that he will be fit," Wasim said in a press conference in Lahore.

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"This Is Really Shocking": Ex-Pakistan Captain On Shahid Afridi's Revelation Regarding Shaheen

Pakistan Pacer's "Cheap Selection" Tweet Over World Cup Team Slammed On Twitter

"Just Gives Right Balance": On Virat Kohli's Batting Position At T20 World Cup, Ex-India Wicketkeeper Suggests Big Change

Trolls could have put Arshdeep Singh in emotional turmoil, says Ravichandran Ashwin

T20 World Cup: England players had 'no issues' with Alex Hales's call-up, says Jos Buttler

"Will Continue To Be Responsible For Arranging Medical Care": PCB After Shahid Afridi's Statement

England players had 'no issues' with Hales call-up: Buttler

"Shaheen Paying For Rehabilitation, PCB Hasn't Done Anything": Shahid Afridi Alleges