April 05, 2024
Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi seems furious after he was removed as T20I captain as his latest Instagram story shows aggression seething within his-self.
Video posted on his new Instagram story states, "Never ever put me in a position where I have to show you how cruel and ruthless I can be. Don't test my patience, because I might be the kindest and sweetest person you've ever met, but once I reach my limit, you'll see me do the things that no one thought I was capable of doing."
Viewing the story, people are speculating that Shaheen is not happy with the ones who allegedly played a part in removing him from the national side’s lead role.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on March 29 appointed Babar Azam as the national side's white-ball captain ahead of the Green Shirt's five-match T20I series against New Zealand set to commence on April 18.
The board, in a statement, said that the change in captaincy was a "strategic move" aimed at ensuring player well-being and peak performance and that the decision reflected PCB's resolve to safeguard the longevity of the players, especially the fast bowlers.
It is pertinent to know that the board had appointed Shaheen as the team's T20 skipper following Babar's resignation from the key post in November 2023 following the team’s below-par performance in the 2023 Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup.