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Afridi Out: Pakistan Captain's Heated Exchange Sparks Test Team Axing
16 May
Summary
- Shaheen Afridi dropped from Pakistan's playing XI for second Test.
- The decision follows an alleged heated exchange with captain Shan Masood.
- Three changes were made to Pakistan's lineup for the match.
Pakistan's national cricket team has dropped star bowler Shaheen Afridi for the second Test against Bangladesh, which began on May 16 in Sylhet. This unexpected exclusion follows an alleged heated exchange between Afridi and the team's captain, Shan Masood.
Captain Masood opted to bowl first after winning the toss at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Three significant alterations were made to Pakistan's playing eleven compared to the first Test. Babar Azam, Khurram Shahzad, and Sajid Khan have been brought back into the squad.
In preparation for this crucial Test, Imam-ul-Haq, Shaheen Afridi, and Noman Ali were excluded from the lineup. Bangladesh also adjusted their team, with Tanzid Hasan replacing Shadman Islam and Shoriful Islam coming in for Ebadot Hossain.
