Shaheen still does not know where to bowl last over, Shahid Afridi criticizes son-in-law

2026-03-02 - 09:04

KARACHI – Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has sharply criticized the bowling technique of his son-in-law, fast bowler Shaheen Afridi, following his recent performance in the T20 World Cup. In a television interview, Shahid Afridi voiced concerns over Shaheen’s bowling, particularly his inability to execute plans for crucial overs. He said, “Shaheen has been playing for a long time, yet he still doesn’t know where to bowl the last over. I’ve told him this several times.” Shahid Afridi emphasized that despite providing multiple reminders, Shaheen continues to make fundamental mistakes, especially when bowling to right-handed batsmen. He pointed out, “When a right-hander is at the crease, you shouldn’t bowl round the wicket. If you do, it should be from outside the stumps.” The former captain expressed his frustration, adding, “I don’t understand why he continues to make the same mistake. I don’t know when our bowlers will start grasping these simple concepts.” Shahid Afridi further criticized the overall mentality of current cricketers, stating, “They’re neither learning nor showing any interest in learning. These players don’t seem to care about scoring runs and think only one or two individuals are responsible for winning the match.” “We are significantly behind, and our mindset is far behind the rest of the cricketing world,” he added. Babar Azam, Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi among ‘caught in multi-crore Investment Scam’