One of Pakistan’s top bowlers in international cricket at the moment is Shaheen Afridi, who has long been renowned for their deadly pace bowling attack. Despite having amazing records, the 24-year-old left-arm seamer has been the focus of rumors.
Pakistan will enter the Champions Trophy as the reigning champions and will play their first match against New Zealand on February 19. Fans and experts will be watching to see how the Men in Green handle defending their title because this is going to be a significant test for them.
Numerous rumors indicate that Afridi had disagreements with older players and coaches, which ultimately damaged his reputation. The fact that he was excluded from the Test series against South Africa also sparked criticism. Shaheen, however, has now addressed the rumors and expressed disagreement with all of the statements made about him.
“I’m always up for playing Test cricket. When someone says something about me that is just untrue, it irritates me. Unfortunately, journalists and fans in Pakistan frequently fail to report or tell the truth.
In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Shaheen Afridi stated, “That is really discouraging to see.”
It doesn’t hurt me if someone says something negative about me that is supported by facts. However, the lies are hurtful, particularly when reporters who are supposed to be telling the truth do the exact opposite, Shaheen Afridi continued.
Shaheen Afridi pace was also heavily criticized; after recovering from an injury, the former Pakistan captain, whose bowling speed varied between 145 to 150 kmph, abruptly dipped to the mid-130s.
People are really curious about my speeds. However, if you look at my bowling, I bowl between 135 and 137 kph in the first over, excluding the 2021 T20 World Cup. However, I’ve never felt that my pace is slow enough to prevent me from taking wickets, even though many now notice it and believe it is. The body can malfunction and is somewhat like a machine. You have to fulfill the team’s demands, so sometimes you become tired and can’t express it,” Shaheen Afridi remarked.
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