Shaheen Afridi Supports Struggling Team Post T20 Series Loss To New Zealand

Pakistan’s T20 squad faced criticism after enduring four consecutive losses, but they managed to secure a victory against New Zealand by 42 runs, preventing a whitewash. Shaheen Afridi, leading the team for the first time in a limited series, expressed support for the under-fire squad, emphasizing the importance of winning the fifth game as they look ahead to the T20 World Cup in June 2023.

Afridi acknowledged the team’s previous fielding collapses but asserted that Team Green played cohesively as a unit. He explained the strategic approach of experimenting with different combinations and providing opportunities to new talent during the New Zealand series.

🏏 Tough series loss, no doubt. Losing is never easy, but I couldn't be prouder of my team. We've backed our players and our game plans throughout. 💪

🌟 We've given new talents a chance and explored different combinations. It's all part of the journey. 🔄

🤞 I have full faith… pic.twitter.com/rcLuKSbs2C

— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) January 21, 2024

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In a social media post, Afridi stated, “Tough series loss, no doubt. Losing is never easy, but I couldn’t be prouder of my team.” He highlighted the team’s commitment to backing players and game plans throughout the series, emphasizing the exploration of different combinations and the inclusion of new talents. Afridi expressed full faith in the unit, asserting that they would bounce back stronger and more united. He concluded with the phrase, “Together, we rise!”

The Player of the Match award went to Iftikhar Ahmed, who delivered an impressive performance with figures of 3-24. His contributions played a pivotal role in Pakistan’s victory against New Zealand.