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Watch: Kieron Pollard, Shaheen Afridi Involved In Heated Exchange During PSL Qualifier Match

Star West Indies batter Kieron Pollard and Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi were seen involved in a heated exchange during the Qualifier match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League on Wednesday. The incident happened during Multan Sultans' batting in the 19th over in which the right-handed power-hitter smashed the left-arm pacer for three sixes. A video is going viral on social media in which the duo confront each other after the end of the over. A total of 20 runs were scored off the 19th over bowled by Shaheen and 19 of them were hit by Pollard.

Watch: Kieron Pollard, Shaheen Afridi Involved In Heated Exchange During PSL Qualifier Match

Star West Indies batter Kieron Pollard and Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi were seen involved in a heated exchange during the Qualifier match of the ongoing Pakistan Super League on Wednesday. The incident happened during Multan Sultans' batting in the 19th over in which the right-handed power-hitter smashed the left-arm pacer for three sixes. A video is going viral on social media in which the duo confront each other after the end of the over. A total of 20 runs were scored off the 19th over bowled by Shaheen and 19 of them were hit by Pollard.

Shaheen Or Shadab? Shahid Afridi Settles Pakistan's T20I Captaincy Debate

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made new headlines on Tuesday after they announced the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan, in which they have rested Babar Azam and star pacer Shaheen Afridi. In the absence of Babar, vice-captain Shadab Khan will be playing the role of the skipper. As the announcement received a mixed response from fans and experts. Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi said that he is happy with Shadab's appointment and never wanted Shaheen to lead the national side.

Umar Gul Named As Pakistan Bowling Coach For Afghanistan T20Is

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced that Abdul Rehman and Umar Gul will be the head coach and bowling coach respectively for the side during the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan later this month. Abdul Rehman is a seasoned coach and has achievements to his credit. He was the head coach of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when they won National T20 and Pakistan Cup and shared Quaid-e-Azam Trophy with Central Punjab. He also won two National T20s as head coach of Peshawar Panthers and was Peshawar Zalmi's assistant coach when they won the HBL Pakistan Super League in 2017.

"Rest In Peace Pakistan Cricket": Rashid Latif Launches Scathing Attack At Board

No matter what goes around, Pakistan cricket often manages to make headlines for the wrong reasons. The change in management at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was supposed to take cricket in the country to new heights but under the leadership of Najam Sethi, many former cricketers of the nation have raised questions on the way the governing body is being run. Pakistan legend Rashid Latif, on Tuesday, launched a scathing attack at the PCB, even suggesting that the Pakistan team can now 'rest in peace'.

No Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi As Pakistan Pick Shadab Khan As Captain For Afghanistan T20Is

Senior Pakistan cricketers, including captain Babar Azam and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi, have been rested for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, beginning in Sharjah on March 24. The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) national selection committee has also not included opener Muhammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf and veteran batter Fakhar Zaman in the squad to be led by all-rounder Shadab Khan. Four new faces -- fast bowlers Ihsanullah, Zaman Khan and batters Tayyab Tahir and Saim Ayub -- have been included along with sidelined players Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Smashes 5 Sixes En Route Maiden T20 Half-Century In PSL

Whenever the name 'Shaheen Afridi' crops up, the picture of a devastating pacer bamboozling batters comes up. However, after what Shaheen did in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Tuesday, people are likely to start seeing him in the 'all-rounder' category. The Pakistani cricketer slammed 5 exquisite sixes en route to his maiden T20 fifty. The player, usually known for his pace bowling skills, put on a batting spectacle in Rawalpindi during the match between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars.

Watch: Haris Rauf 'Finally' Dismisses Babar Azam, Special Celebration Follows

Franchise leagues give players a unique opportunity to play against opponents they otherwise would not be able to. In the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Haris Rauf got such an opportunity to play against the national team skipper Babar Azam. The match between Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars saw the two stalwarts come up against each other, and Haris finally was able to get the better of Babar, a batter whose wicket he was desperate to get for a long time.

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Watch: Kieron Pollard, Shaheen Afridi Involved In Heated Exchange During PSL Qualifier Match

Watch: Kieron Pollard, Shaheen Afridi Involved In Heated Exchange During PSL Qualifier Match

Shaheen Or Shadab? Shahid Afridi Settles Pakistan's T20I Captaincy Debate

Umar Gul Named As Pakistan Bowling Coach For Afghanistan T20Is

"Rest In Peace Pakistan Cricket": Rashid Latif Launches Scathing Attack At Board

No Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi As Pakistan Pick Shadab Khan As Captain For Afghanistan T20Is

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Smashes 5 Sixes En Route Maiden T20 Half-Century In PSL

Watch: Haris Rauf 'Finally' Dismisses Babar Azam, Special Celebration Follows