Former Pakistan captain, Shahid Afridi, criticized the performance of the national team pacer Shaheen Afridi, while also offering advice to all-rounder Shadab Khan.

Afridi emphasized the importance of consistency in line and length, highlighting Shaheen's inconsistency during crucial moments of the final T20I match against New Zealand at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 

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"Consistency in line and length is crucial in winning matches. While Shaheen started strong, he faltered when it mattered most, bowling at the wrong areas," he said.

The 46-year-old also spoke about Shadab's struggles against left-handed batsmen, emphasizing that the young all-rounder should prioritize his bowling skills over his batting.

"Shadab has always been a strong performer in the middle-overs, but struggles against left-handed batsmen. It's important for him to focus on his bowling, as that is his strength. As a batsman, he should take a backseat. In the end, Shadab's performance is what matters most and he should strive to improve his bowling to secure his spot in the squad," he concluded.

It is worth noting that the five-match T20I series between the two teams ended in a draw (2-2), with the final match being a crucial one. 

Shadab dropped the all-important catch of Mark Chapman at 67, who went on to make his maiden T20I century and won the game for New Zealand.