Afridi’s comments came following Shadab Khan’s finger injury during his stint in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the Hobart Hurricanes. As a result, the all-rounder couldn’t make it to the squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting on January 9.
Speaking at a press conference while announcing the squad, Afridi stated that it was okay for Pakistan players to ply their trade in foreign T20 leagues but only when no domestic matches are taking place. He explained:
Shadab was in encouraging form for the Hurricanes in the T20 tournament, picking up seven wickets in five matches at 20.57 while keeping a decent economy rate of 7.57. With the bat, he managed only 58 runs and kept a strike rate of 107.40.
“He bowled in the morning and he did not feel comfortable” - Shahid Afridi on Shadab Khan
Afridi revealed that he denied Shadab a spot in the squad despite his request due to an apparent injury, adding:
The 24-year-old took to his official Twitter handle, wishing the squad good luck and vowed to come back strong.
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