Babar Azam-Shaheen Afridi rift blamed for Pakistan cricket’s downfall
- Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali blamed the Babar Azam-Shaheen Afridi rift for the team’s decline.
- Basit said captaincy issues between the two stars affected team unity and performances.
- The controversy grew after Pakistan’s poor results and leadership changes during recent series.
- The reported rift began after Shaheen Afridi was appointed Pakistan’s T20 captain in 2024, before Babar Azam returned to the role, creating tensions over leadership decisions.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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