Things got a bit intense between Shahid Afridi and cricketer Ahmed Shehzad during an interview. In the interview, Afridi talks about the absence of Shehzad from Pakistan’s national cricket team.
According to Lala, Ahmed Shehzad became the target of public scrutiny due to Afridi’s support of the opening batsman.
“Ahmad was targeted because of me because I supported him a lot,” Afridi said. “I gave him a lot of chances, which turned out to be a negative thing for him when I left captaincy. People thought he was my favorite. I supported him a lot because I wasn’t finding an opener of his ability in Pakistan. ”
As Shahid Afridi spoke, Ahmed Shehzad was visibly fuming about his former captain’s remarks.
“Shahid bhai, listen,” Shehzad calmly responds. “I don’t know why you said that. You’ve been a elder brother to me, you can say anything to me. Sometimes, it does hurt me.”
Afridi tells him to “chill at home, focus on cricket and enjoy his family.” To which Ahmed Shehzad burst out. He indirectly attacks Afridi by implying Lala is the reason why he wasn’t picked for the Pakistan Super League (PSL)
“I want to score runs, but at least don’t deny me the platforms where I can score. I will ask you, when sides in PSL want to pick me, who comes in and says no?” Shehzad asks. “You tell me, where do I score runs? At my home?”