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Shahid Afridi furious over major changes in Pakistan team, calls selectors' decision shocking

Former captain Shahid Afridi has expressed strong displeasure over the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to drop seven players from the team in the middle of the ongoing cricket series against England. Afridi has termed this move as pressing the 'panic button' and described the selectors' decision as highly shocking.

Shahid Afridi furious over major changes in Pakistan team, calls selectors' decision shocking
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The recent major changes in the Pakistan cricket team have caused a stir in the cricketing world. Former captain Shahid Afridi has given a sharp reaction to the decision to drop seven players in the middle of the ongoing series against England.

Expressing his views on social media, Afridi said that making such major changes in the middle of a series is beyond understanding. He described this decision as pressing the 'panic button' and stated that it could lower the team's morale.

Questioning the working style of the selectors, the former captain said that this decision is quite shocking. He added that before dropping players, their performance and the team's needs should have been considered more carefully.

Criticizing this move by the Pakistan Cricket Board, Afridi said that such decisions bring instability to the team. He stated that players should get enough opportunities to prove their talent.

The series against England is very important for Pakistan, and in such a situation, there are differing opinions among cricket experts regarding the major changes in the team. While some consider it a necessary improvement, others, like Afridi, are calling it a decision taken at the wrong time.

Afridi believes that the team management should have been patient and shown faith in the players. He said that changing players in the middle of a series could disrupt the team's balance.

There have often been controversies regarding selection in Pakistan cricket, but dropping seven players in the middle of a series is being considered a major step. This comment by Afridi has further intensified the debate.

The performance of the Pakistan team in the upcoming matches will determine whether this decision of the selectors was right or wrong. For now, Afridi's displeasure has presented a major challenge before the board.

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