Karachi, July 18: Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi came under fire for his sudden decision to retire from Test cricket after the England debacle with some former players questioning his commitment to the team.
Pakistan’s former Test captains and players, Javed Miandad, Ramiz Raja, Asif Iqbal, Aamir Sohail, Moin Khan and Iqbal Qasim — all feel Afridi let the team down with his sudden decision.
“I think his act is unpardonable. Afridi has harmed Pakistan cricket and he should be penalised for that. They are several better ways if you want to announce your retirement from Tests. Afridi’s chose the worst way. It will leave bad effects on Pakistani youngsters,” Ramiz told “The News” daily newspaper in London.
Miandad, who is also the director-general in the Pakistan Cricket Board, said he was surprised by the decision.
–Agencies