Islamabad, Oct 13: Shaheen Afridi Set to Be Dropped for 2nd Test Against England Following Babar’s Omission. After a string of lackluster performances, the Pakistan cricket team made the audacious decision to bench star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi for the second Test against England. Following Pakistan’s crushing loss by an innings and 47 runs in the opening Test, this decision was made.
Over the past year, Shaheen Afridi, who was once the cornerstone of Pakistan’s bowling attack, has found it difficult to uphold his customary high standards. Due to his lackluster recent performances, both critics and supporters have called for his removal from the starting lineup.
Pakistan’s worries were exposed in the first Test match against England, as their bowling attack was unable to make much progress against a strong English batting lineup. Afridi’s incapacity to produce breakthroughs when things mattered most has been a particular source of concern, which is why the squad decided to look into alternative possibilities for the second Test.
Apart from Afridi’s exclusion, previous rumors indicated that Babar Azam would also be benched for the second Test. All eyes will be on Pakistan as they get ready for the second Test to see how they modify their lineup and tactics to meet England’s fierce challenge.
What has come as a shocker, paceman Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan’s number one bowler may also miss the second Test against England given that captain Babar Azam is likely to sit out. Going by rumors, both players’ current performances have caused anxiety among the team management forces, and it seems the playing eleven will undergo a change soon.
Afridi’s physical and technical condition have always been questionable and this decision has come at a time when the team strategy is being was thought to be reviewed prior a crucial game.
