Shaheen Afridi Warns of Ruthlessness After Captaincy Change

Pakistan pace bowler Shaheen Afridi recently took to Instagram to express his discontent after being replaced as the T20I captain of the national team. Afridi's cryptic message hinted at a potential darker side if his patience is tested, stating, 'Never ever put me in a position where I have to show you how cruel and ruthless I can be.' The left-arm pacer's tenure as captain was short-lived, with Pakistan suffering a 4-1 defeat to New Zealand in the only series under his leadership.

Babar Azam, the star batter, reclaimed the T20I captaincy ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Azam had previously handed over the captaincy to Afridi following Pakistan's disappointing performance at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The upcoming challenge for Azam will be leading the team in a five-match home T20I series against New Zealand, starting on April 18 in Rawalpindi.

Shaheen Afridi's warning on social media sheds light on the internal dynamics of the Pakistan cricket team, following his removal as the T20I captain. With Babar Azam back at the helm, the team looks to regroup and prepare for the upcoming series against New Zealand. The transition in leadership signifies a strategic move by the management to steer the team towards success in future tournaments.