Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi on Monday expressed his support for the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) decision to rest Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Naseem Shah for the remaining matches of the England series.
Sharing his views, Afridi remarked, “Resting senior players has opened the door for young talents to showcase their abilities.”
He added, “This move will help build a strong future bench for Pakistan.”
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Recently, the PCB explained its rationale for resting Babar Azam and other senior players from the ongoing red-ball series against England.
According to the PCB, “Babar Azam is among the finest players of his generation. The board wants to ensure that Babar remains mentally strong for future games. Considering Pakistan’s busy international calendar and recent performances, it was decided to rest Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Sarfraz Ahmed, and Shaheen Afridi.”
The PCB further explained, “This decision also provides an opportunity for emerging cricketers and top domestic performers to prove their skills against a strong England side.”
Earlier, the PCB made the decision to drop Azam, Shah, Ahmed, and Afridi from the squad following Pakistan’s consistent struggles in recent matches.
