Atiq-uz-Zaman: “I’m really disappointed because Yousuf Bhai is a bigger name than Shaheen Afridi. So, he got to understand that there is something called respect”
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Former Pakistan cricketer Atiq-uz-Zaman said fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi’s alleged disrespect towards Mohammad Yousuf shouldn’t have happened, saying the batting coach is a “bigger name” than the 24-year-old.
Salman Butt: “No one complained about the behaviour of Shaheen Afridi, I was there in the meeting with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi”
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Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has insisted that no one complained about the behaviour of left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi during a meeting held with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
Iftikhar Ahmed: “Personally, I play with a bit of aggression. Shaheen is our junior, there’s nothing like that with him. Now he’s even the captain of Pakistan, so it’s tough to stare at him”
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Pakistan big-hitting batsman Iftikhar Ahmed admitted that it was “tough to stare” at T20I captain Shaheen Shah Afridi when they were involved in an altercation during the ongoing 2024 Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Sikandar Bakht: “Previously, they were all united but it is now bowlers vs Babar Azam. He criticised the bowlers which led to argument with two of Pakistan’s pacers”
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Former Pakistan seamer Sikandar Bakht has claimed there is an “extremely dangerous” rift brewing in the national team between the bowlers and captain Babar Azam.
Wasim Akram: “You need characters, you need a bit of rivalry and I’m all for it. I’m all for Amir the way he is, the way he has been saying stuff”
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Wasim Akram said he is more than happy for fellow Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir to unleash his aggression during matches.
Imad Wasim: “A fast bowler should be aggressive”
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Imad Wasim, the Karachi Kings captain, said he doesn’t want to stop Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir from being aggressive as it should be a natural trait for any fast bowler.
Shahid Afridi: “Control your aggression, and go back home peacefully”
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Shahid Afridi, the iconic six-hitting sensation, has advised 140 kph fast bowler Mohammad Amir to tone down his aggression and keep it under control.
Shahid Afridi: “If you want to play for Pakistan, you have to play alongside Babar only. Will you be able to look at him in the eye?”
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Shahid Afridi, the iconic power-hitter, has questioned whether left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Amir can look Pakistan captain Babar Azam in the eye after their altercation during the 2023 Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Imad Wasim: “I don’t think he does anything intentionally, it happens in heated moments”
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Imad Wasim has defended Pakistan left-arm seamer Mohammad Amir, saying he is not looking to cause trouble on purpose.
Shahid Afridi: “Can you play under his captaincy?”
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Shahid Afridi, the entertaining all-rounder, has questioned whether Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Amir can accept Babar Azam as his captain.
