Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Afridi found himself in a heated argument with batting coach Mohammad Yousuf during the recent T20 World Cup tour. According to sources, the incident took place during Pakistan’s T20I tour of England, just before the T20 World Cup. Reports emerged about coaches and management expressing concerns to PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi regarding Shaheen’s attitude. It was revealed that Shaheen and Yousuf exchanged heated words, with the pacer later apologizing to the coach.
Multiple sources within the Pakistan cricket team management confirmed that the issue was a result of the ‘heat of the moment’ and was quickly resolved. The heated exchange occurred during a training session when Yousuf pointed out Shaheen’s no-balls, leading to the fast bowler’s frustration. Shaheen reportedly asked Yousuf to let him do his job and to mind his own business, to which Yousuf reminded Shaheen of his coaching role.
The incident was considered a routine case of a heated argument and was resolved on the spot, according to a source. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi recently held discussions with white-ball head coach Gary Kirsten to address the team’s future following criticism from fans and former Pakistani cricketers on their T20 World Cup performance. Despite crashing out in the group stage, Pakistan has already set out plans for their upcoming series against Australia in November and a Test series against Bangladesh in August.
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