Abhishek Sharma dominated Shaheen Afridi during the high-voltage Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan. While India celebrated a big win, all eyes turned to Shaheen Afridi, who shocked fans with his batting but failed with the ball. Adding to the drama, Shahid Afridi openly criticised him on Samaa TV.
Shahid Afridi’s Harsh Words
Shahid Afridi stated that he did not expect runs from Shaheen but wanted him to focus on his role as Pakistan’s strike bowler. He emphasised that Shaheen should swing the new ball and use mind games, especially against India.
Abhishek Sharma Takes Charge
Despite Pakistan’s shaky top order, Abhishek Sharma attacked Shaheen Afridi with ease. He smashed multiple sixes, making the left-arm pacer look ineffective. Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth was blunt, saying Shaheen had neither swing nor pace and joking that he might be better as a batter.
Fans React to the Criticism
Shaheen’s struggles and Afridi’s strong words quickly became the biggest talking point. Indian fans trolled Shahid Afridi, pointing out how cricket culture differs: in India, defeat means harder practice, while in Pakistan, legends often criticise their own players.
Pakistan’s Growing Concerns
While Shaheen Afridi showed promise with the bat, his failure to deliver with the ball exposed Pakistan’s weak strategy. The “premium bowler” tag now looks shaky, especially with India’s young stars like Abhishek Sharma dominating him with ease.
Pressure Mounts on Shaheen
Pakistan’s inconsistent batting, weak bowling depth and public criticism are adding to the chaos. With Abhishek Sharma leading India’s charge, the big question remains: Can Shaheen Afridi reclaim his premium bowler status, or has India already moved ahead while Pakistan blames its own?
