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Shahid Afridi reacts to Pakistan's T20 series defeat against Afghanistan

Afridi also commended the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for giving opportunities to new players

Shahid Afridi reacts to Pakistan's T20 series defeat against Afghanistan PHOTO: PCB

 Former Pakistan captain, Shahid Afridi, has reacted to Pakistan's defeat in the T20 series against Afghanistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. 

Afridi took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the matter as the team suffered back-to-back losses against Rashid Khan-led Afghan team in the T20 matches.

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He also congratulated the Afghan team on their victory, saying they played the best cricket. He specifically praised Rashid Khan, who was as brilliant, for his excellent performance throughout the series.

The 46-year-old also commended the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for giving opportunities to new players. However, he suggested that instead of benching senior players, they should have played alongside the young players.

"Well played Afghanistan congrats on the win, and Rashid Khan you were amazing as always. Good move my the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)  to believe in the upcoming talent but they should have been accompanied by senior players to transfer on field experience and not sit on the bench," he said. 

 

Well played @ACBofficials congrats on the win, and @rashidkhan_19 you were amazing as always. Good move my @TheRealPCB to believe in the upcoming talent but they should have been accompanied by senior players to transfer on field experience and not sit on the bench #PakvsAfg

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 26, 2023

 

Afghanistan has taken a 2-0 unassailable lead in the three-match T20I series. This was Afghanistan’s first-ever series win over Pakistan in any format. The third and final match of the series will be played today at the same venue.