The former captain of the Pakistan side, Shahid Afridi, has expressed his disappointment with Afghanistan’s cricket team, reckoning that it was regrettable that the country seemed to have forgotten the support of Pakistan. He also highlighted their decade-long support, including hosting millions of refugees and providing direct help to the families in need.

Afridi’s comment on the Pakistan media came after the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) decided to boycott their upcoming T20I tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Even their captain, Rashid Khan, has removed the Lahore Qalandars franchise’s name that he played for in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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“I didn’t expect it to be like this. For the past 50-60 years, we have been taking care of them. I personally look after nearly 350 Afghan families in Karachi. I believe that both are neighboring countries, and our message has always been to the people of Afghanistan that both sides should cooperate because we are Muslim countries.” Afridi expressed during a recent interaction.

Watch: Shahid Afridi slams Afghanistan for forgetting Pakistan’s contribution

Afridi urged the Afghan leaders to preserve their relationship and prevent outsiders from exploiting the land of Pakistan. However, he didn’t mention India’s name here. After ACB decided to boycott the tri-series, the PCB exchanged them with Zimbabwe, playing the series.

 

 

 

 

 

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“It’s regrettable that instead of sitting down and discussing things directly, you went and shook hands with those who have been involved in terrorism inside Pakistan for a long time. We have always welcomed you, provided you with a place, and people have lived, worked, and done business here. It’s unfortunate that you went and shook hands with those who are carrying out terrorism inside our country.” Afridi addressed the discussion.

“In response to this tragic incident and as a gesture of respect to the victims, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided to withdraw from participating in the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan, scheduled to be played in late November. The Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses its deepest sorrow and grief over the tragic martyrdom of the brave cricketers from Urgun District in Paktika Province.” ACB made the statement.