As the PSL season 9 is nearing, people are talking more about more about the players and the teams. The latest talk has been on left-arm seamer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who has great support from none other than Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood. The recent three-match Test series against Australia highlighted Shaheen Afridi’s performance. With eight wickets in two games and an average of 41.62, critics began to question his form. Let’s dive deeper into how the Karachi Kings captain came out and defended the fellow Lahore Qalandars skipper.
Shan defends Shaheen
Shan Masood comes up to support Shaheen Afridi, pointing out that he has “bowled the most overs in international cricket in recent times.” This stresses Afridi’s burden and the effort he invests in each game. Afridi, with perseverance, took over as captain of the T20I series against New Zealand.
The numbers speak for themselves: nine wickets at an average of 19.22 and an economy rate of 8.94. Masood praises Afridi’s recovery, underlining his undying dedication to the game.
Masood’s comment highlights Afridi’s effort, stating that Shaheen gives 150% in training sessions as well. He continues to motivate his teammates.
This viewpoint from a teammate and captain adds depth to Afridi’s efforts beyond what the numbers show.
The scenario shifts as the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2024 approaches. Shaheen Afridi takes over as captain of the Lahore Qalandars, while Shan Masood leads the Karachi Kings. The PSL, a popular T20 competition, will provide a platform for these leaders to demonstrate their abilities.
Concluding remarks
It is important that we do not change opinions based on a single bad series. Afridi has proved his leadership skills in HBL PSL. He won two seasons with a team that had been struggling since season one. Shan had faced a similar backlash when Pakistan lost the Test series against Australia. And that is why, it is understandable why the Test skipper came out in the support of Pakistan’s T20I captain.
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