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Shahid Afridi-Led Panel Wanted Babar Azam "To Be Replaced As Captain": Najam Sethi

The chairman of PCB management committee, Najam Sethi, has revealed that Shahid Afridi-led interim selection panel initially wanted to replace Babar Azam as captain. However, he added that as soon as the panel members took their role, they changed their mind. PCB went through a series of changes in December last year. It included the sacking of the then chairman Ramiz Raja from his role with Najam Sethi taking over the duties later. Meanwhile, the PCB also appointed Shahid Afridi as the chaiman of the National Selection Committee for the home series against New Zealand.

"India Won't Come To Pakistan As They Are Afraid Of Losing": Ex-Pak Batter

The doubts over India's games in the upcoming Asia Cup continue to dominate headlines as reports suggest that Rohit Sharma and Co will not travel to Pakistan and instead, will play their matches at a neutral venue. ANI reported that the venue is mostly likely to be either England, Oman, Sri Lanka or UAE. While nothing concrete has been announced till now, former Pakistan cricketer Imran Nazir came up with an explosive statement. During a recent interaction, Nazir said that the security in Pakistan is completely fine, and India are not travelling to Pakistan because they are afraid of losing.

Pakistan Board "Isn't Weak": Ex-Captain's Strong Message To BCCI, Advices Making 'Friends'

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to resolve all outstanding issues that have stalled cricketing ties between the two countries and facilitate the return of one of the greatest rivalries in the gentleman's game. Recently, Afridi's team Asia Lions defeated World Giants and emerge as the new champions of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters. In the final held at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha, Asia Lions, cheered on by a packed crowd, scored an emphatic seven-wicket victory with 23 balls to spare.

"Was Poisoned...": Pakistan Star's Startling Claim, Reveals How Shahid Afridi Helped Him

Between 1999 and 2012, Imran Nazir played eight Tests, 79 ODIs and 25 T20Is for the Pakistan cricket team. He was also part of Pakistan squad for the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup. However, he could never get a long run as other players upstaged him with good performance. He recently narrated a bone chilling incident where he claimed that he was poisoned. The former opening batter said that he was diagnosed with mercury poisoning. He also mentioned that Shahid Afridi provided him financial support during his treatment.

Watch - "Itne Injection Liye...": Shahid Afridi Mocks Shoaib Akhtar Over Comments On Shaheen Afridi

One of the finest bowlers of his generation, Shaheen Afridi has struggled to keep his fitness intact. While injuries are part and parcel of the game, Shaheen's absence from crucial encounters like the T20 World Cup 2022 final, have cost Pakistan dearly. After Shaheen had to leave the match midway due to an injury, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar made a rather bold statement, suggesting the pacer should've taken injections or pills and continued the game.

"I Will Request Modi Sahab...": Shahid Afridi On India-Pakistan Cricket Conflicts

India vs Pakistan bilateral cricket has been a thing of the past for a long time. Even multi-team events between the two cricketing nations are facing problems over venues. While there's no denying that the Indo-Pak rivalry remains the most attractive in the Gentlemen's Game, the two teams don't get to play against each other too often over political conflicts. Shahid Afridi, former Pakistan, has urged the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to 'let cricket happen between two countries'.

"An Indian Threatened Pakistan Team": Shahid Afridi's Big Claim Amid Asia Cup Row

The Asia Cup saga is showing signs of a resolution. While the Pakistan Cricket Board is determined to host the tournament in its own country, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is unwilling to send the Indian team to the neighbouring country over 'security issues'. As the chatter around the topic continues, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi made a big claim, suggesting his team was threatened by an Indian over a tour of India in the past, but they still decided to come.

Shahid Afridi Underlines "Main Problem" Stopping India, Pakistan To Sort Asia Cup Mess

Ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup in October-November in India, the Asia Cup is a perfect opportunity for the continent's teams to experiment their final combination. However, there is a big cloud of uncertainty over the host venue of the event. While Pakistan were initially given the hosting rights, a surprise announcement by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, also the Asian Cricket Council chief, changed things. He said last year that India would not be travelling to Pakistan for the Asia Cup.

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Shahid Afridi-Led Panel Wanted Babar Azam "To Be Replaced As Captain": Najam Sethi

"India Won't Come To Pakistan As They Are Afraid Of Losing": Ex-Pak Batter

Pakistan Board "Isn't Weak": Ex-Captain's Strong Message To BCCI, Advices Making 'Friends'

"Was Poisoned...": Pakistan Star's Startling Claim, Reveals How Shahid Afridi Helped Him

Watch - "Itne Injection Liye...": Shahid Afridi Mocks Shoaib Akhtar Over Comments On Shaheen Afridi

"I Will Request Modi Sahab...": Shahid Afridi On India-Pakistan Cricket Conflicts

"An Indian Threatened Pakistan Team": Shahid Afridi's Big Claim Amid Asia Cup Row

Shahid Afridi Underlines "Main Problem" Stopping India, Pakistan To Sort Asia Cup Mess