Shahid Afridi voices concern over son-in-law Shaheen Afridi’s disappointing performance against India in Asia Cup 2023

Pakistan Cricket team displayed a horrible all-round performance against India in the Super Fours clash in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023. The Men in Green suffered an embarrassing 228-run loss to India due to which their fate is now dependent on the clash against Sri Lanka. Pakistan have to win the match in order to qualify for the finals where they will face the Men in Blue for the 3rd time in the tournament.

Pakistan’s star pacer Shaheen Afridi was thrashed by Indian batters as he conceded 79 runs in his 10 overs and he managed to take only 1 wicket. Former legendary Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi, who is also Shaheen’s father-in-law, criticised the pacer for his horrible performance. He believes that Shaheen’s line and length were not right in the match.

“Many people on social media questioned why Pakistan chose to bowl first after winning the toss. In my opinion, if Pakistan had bowled properly like Naseem Shah started off. But Shaheen’s line and length were not right in the match, where he wanted to bowl, it didn’t work out for him. In the initial overs, if Shaheen didn’t get wickets, it becomes frustrating for him because his reputation is such that he takes wickets early on,” Shahid was quoted as saying by Cricket Pakistan.

You have to find soft corners in cricket: Shahid Afridi

Shahid continued to criticise Shaheen and advised him to be consistent with his line and length. The former allrounder was disappointed with Shaheen’s performance and said that rather than finding any excuse he should focus on improving his performance.

“Shaheen needs to be consistent on his line and length. This is not an excuse that if you couldn’t deliver for one or two overs and then you get all angry at yourself. You have to find soft corners in cricket. He needs to refocus, the way he started his second spell it was good enough. So he should focus on that particular line and length. It is not obligatory always that you will get a wicket. If you’ll bowl in the right area, you will a wicket and chances of taking a wicket with a new ball are always higher,” he added.