2024-04-18 10:42:47
The news of Shaheen Afridi and Babar Azam’s conflict is now in the Oligli of Pakistan Cricket. Rumor has it that the conflict between the two is at an extreme! However, Babar, who took over the captaincy again, poured water on the rumours. He clarified that there is no conflict between the two. Instead, always stand by each other’s side in danger.
New Zealand has come to Pakistan to play five T20 matches. After the failure in the World Cup, without the responsibility of captaincy, Babar returned to the leadership with this series. Babar said in the press conference yesterday before the series that he and Afridi stand by each other at any moment.
Babar said in the press conference, ‘I want to clarify one thing, Shaheen and I’s relationship is not new, this relationship is very old. We help each other every moment. Our aim is to put Pakistan first and shine the name of Pakistan. We don’t think about individual success, luckily my team doesn’t have that.’
Babar also said, ‘Our team is quite flexible. Will try to give opportunities to young players, test the strength of the bench. You will see different combinations in this series, we want to see what works for us. This test will be seen in both bowling and batting places, everywhere.’
“I always believe that the players who are here are there because of the performance. With so much talent it is sometimes difficult to decide the XI. All preparations for the World Cup will start from tomorrow.’-Pakistan captain added.
The T20 series will start today with the first match in Rawalpindi. The match will start at 8 pm. After that, the next two matches will be held on the same ground on April 20 and 21 respectively. The last two T20Is will be held in Lahore on April 25 and 27.