Pakistan’s victory fails to silence criticism of Shaheen, Shadab

Some Pakistan cricket fans criticised senior players Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan following Pakistan’s victory over Australia, arguing that the pair failed to make a significant impact during the match, 24NewsHD TV reported on Saturday.

Speaking to the media persons after the game, supporters praised the performances of Babar Azam and debutant Arafat Minhas, saying their contributions played a key role in Pakistan’s success against Australia.

Several fans questioned the place of Shaheen and Shadab in the one-day international setup, with some suggesting that the team management should look more closely at emerging talent as Pakistan continues to rebuild its white-ball squads.

Supporters also raised concerns about what they described as a culture of favouritism in team selection, calling for greater merit-based opportunities for young players performing in domestic and age-group cricket.

The criticism came despite Pakistan securing a notable win over Australia, with fans focusing much of their attention on the performances of established players and the impact made by younger members of the squad.