Pakistan embarrassed by Afridi's 'statement'

Various incidents continue to unfold in Pakistani cricket. The latest development is the appointment of Babar Azam as captain. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has entrusted Babar with the captaincy, replacing Shaheen Shah Afridi. Afridi has been relieved of his duties. Afridi claims that he did not issue any statement regarding his removal and subsequent appointment of Babar.

Babar has been appointed as the captain of the national team. There were rumors circulating for some time that Afridi would be replaced by Babar as captain. This was confirmed yesterday (Sunday) by the PCB. The statement published on their website was attributed to Afridi.

In the statement, it was said, "Captaining the Pakistan national team is the ultimate honor. This memory and opportunity will always be cherished. Supporting Babar Azam as the captain is our duty. I have played under his leadership, and I have nothing but respect for him. On and off the field, I will try to support him. We are all one. Our goal is the same, to make Pakistan the best team in the world."

After the publication of this news, Afridi has made different claims. He stated that he did not issue any statement regarding Babar. The PCB has published such a statement without communicating with the former captain. Afridi has made this clear.

The entire incident has created a tense situation in Pakistani cricket. Afridi has expressed his desire to hold a press conference on this matter. But, it has been decided for now by the PCB pacers that discussions with the Chairman of the Board, Mohsin Naqvi, will conclude personal discussions. After that, perhaps, something new will be learned about this matter.