“Former cricketer Shahid Afridi stated that Pakistan went to play in India despite receiving threats, and if India doesn’t want to reciprocate, that’s their decision.
He told the media that Pakistan has played in India in every challenging situation, and if India is unwilling to play, they will continue making excuses.
Afridi emphasized that the board should adopt a paternal role and de-escalate the issue rather than exacerbating it.
He also warned against pitting players against each other to save face.
Afridi criticized Mohsin Naqvi’s limited knowledge of cricket, despite holding positions in the PCB and Ministry of Interior.
He urged Naqvi to make a decision, citing poor advice from his advisors.
Afridi also dismissed the need for Gary Kirsten’s involvement at the grassroots level, saying it won’t make a difference.
Regarding player performance, Afridi said he avoids praising Shaheen Afridi excessively, considering all players equal.
He expressed joy when cricketers perform well and shared responsibility when they lose.
Afridi concluded that removing a few selectors won’t solve the underlying issues.”