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"Sir Mind Your Own Business": Shahid Afridi Slams PCB Chief For Statements Against Babar Azam

The Pakistan cricket team is going through a tough phase. The Babar Azam-led side has won only three out of seven games at the Cricket World Cup. A semi-final berth, though not impossible to achieve, will be very tough for the side. In the midst of this, a huge controversy has broken out with an alleged WhatsApp chat leak of Babar Azam. A Pakistan tv channel shared a screenshot of the alleged chat. The text, as displayed by the Pakistani channel, read: "Babar, there's also been this news circulating on TV and social media that you have been calling Chairman and he's not answering. Have you called him recently?", the sender by the name of Salman wrote.

"If PCB Chairman Did This...": Shahid Afridi Loses Cool As Babar Azam's WhatsApp Chat Is Leaked

Not just on the field, but off it too Pakistan cricket team skipper Babar Azam is struggling to keep himself away from the headlines. Having been in the line of fire over his team's poor show in the Cricket World Cup 2023, Babar became a big talking point on social media after his alleged personal WhatsApp chats were leaked in the Pakistan media. After legendary Pakistan cricketer, Waqar Younis slammed the 'pathetic' act, former captain Shahid Afridi also lashed out, calling the move 'shameful'.

"When Inzamam-ul-Haq Would Dive...": Shahid Afridi Tears Into Captain Babar Azam With Unique Example

Pakistan captain Babar Azam finds himself in a never-seen-before situation, facing criticism from virtually every Pakistan fan, former cricketer, or expert. Since Pakistan's unexpected defeat against Afghanistan, the entire cricketing fraternity back home has turned against Babar, criticising his leadership skills. Shahid Afridi, one of the greats of the game, has ripped into Babar for his captaincy style that has failed to get the best out of the team. Afridi urged Babar to lead by example if he is to turn things around in the coming games of the World Cup.

"Why Is Shaheen Afridi In Pakistan Team?": Shahid Afridi's Daughter's Question Sets Internet Ablaze

The Pakistan cricket team haven't had the most promising of campaigns in the Cricket World Cup 2023 so far. After winning their first two matches, Pakistan lost the next two -- against India and Australia -- to lose steam in their hunt for a spot in the semi-finals. Though there remain a number of issues in the Pakistan team, one of the biggest ones is the poor performance by their bowling unit. Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan's pace spearhead, picked up a fifer against Australia in their last match but that wasn't enough for the team to secur a win.

Shaheen Afridi Equals Father-In-Law Shahid Afridi's Unique Feat In ODI Cricket World Cup

Shaheen Afridi became the second Pakistan cricketer ever after father-in-law Shahid Afridi to claim two five-wicket hauls in ODI World Cups but his heroics were not enough to clinch the victory for his side during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Australia on Friday. Afridi finished with the figures of 5 for 54 and that was a major reason behind Pakistan restricting Australia to a total below 400 after a glorious start provided by openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh. This was the second five-wicket haul for Shaheen and that booked his place in a special list of cricketers in the history of the competition.

Shahid Afridi's Sister Dead, Former Pakistan Cricketer Announces News On Social Media

Former Pakistan captain Shahidi Afridi announced the news of her sister's demise on Tuesday. Afridi took to social media to reveal that his sister was battling for her life in a hospital. Her health condition even prompted the retired cricketer to change his travel plans. While Afridi returned to see his ailing sister, she sadly passed away. On social media, Afridi also announced where and when will his sister's funeral taking place.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma Becomes First Indian Batter In ODI History To Achieve Mammoth Feat

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma added another major milestone to his already illustrious career as he became the first India batter ever to slam 300 sixes in ODI cricket. Rohit looked in tremendous touch during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday and he was able to reach the milestone with his fourth six of the innings. Overall, he joined West Indies legend Chris Gayle and former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi as the batters with more than 300 ODI sixes. For India, MS Dhoni is second with 229 sixes.

Watch: Babar Azam's Grand Entry To Shaheen Afridi's Wedding, Followed By Grander Hug And Post

Much has been said and written about the worsening relationship between Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam and marquee pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. However, the cricketers quashed the outside noise as they greeted each other in a heartwarming manner at the wedding ceremony of Shaheen. Babar arrived at the wedding venue in a grand style and then gave a big hug to Shaheen who got married to Ansha, the daughter of former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi, just days after the conclusion of the Asia Cup 2023.

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"Sir Mind Your Own Business": Shahid Afridi Slams PCB Chief For Statements Against Babar Azam

"If PCB Chairman Did This...": Shahid Afridi Loses Cool As Babar Azam's WhatsApp Chat Is Leaked

"When Inzamam-ul-Haq Would Dive...": Shahid Afridi Tears Into Captain Babar Azam With Unique Example

"Why Is Shaheen Afridi In Pakistan Team?": Shahid Afridi's Daughter's Question Sets Internet Ablaze

Shaheen Afridi Equals Father-In-Law Shahid Afridi's Unique Feat In ODI Cricket World Cup

Shahid Afridi's Sister Dead, Former Pakistan Cricketer Announces News On Social Media

Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma Becomes First Indian Batter In ODI History To Achieve Mammoth Feat

Watch: Babar Azam's Grand Entry To Shaheen Afridi's Wedding, Followed By Grander Hug And Post