Shaheen Afridi angry over second test match snub against Bangladesh

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan fast bowling sensation, Shaheen Shah Afridi has voiced his discontent after being omitted from the playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh. Afridi’s exclusion has raised eyebrows and stirred emotions within the cricketing community.

Sources close to the team reveal that Afridi was caught off guard by the decision, having returned to Rawalpindi after a brief trip to Karachi to celebrate the birth of his child. Despite his commitment to Test cricket and his departure from various league contracts to focus on national duties, Afridi was unexpectedly dropped from the squad.

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The announcement of the playing XI yesterday left Afridi and his supporters perplexed. The decision has been perceived as a strong message from the team management, questioning his role and availability despite his recent efforts to prioritise Test cricket.

For the second Test, which is set to begin today, fast bowler Mir Hamza and spinner Abrar Ahmed have been included in the 12-member squad, stepping into the positions vacated by Afridi. The decision to drop Afridi, who has been one of Pakistan’s most consistent performers in recent times, has raised eyebrows and is being seen as a strong message from the team management.