There were strong indications of a potential Clash Rumors between Pakistan’s captain, Shan Masood, and the fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi. The Pakistani cricket team has been at the centre of controversy after their recent loss to the Bangladesh team in the first Test match. These allegations have been circulating in social media, especially after a video that showed Afridi lifting Masood’s hand from his shoulder.
Viral Post Fuels Clash Rumors
The rumours took a very new twist when a post circulated on social media stated that not only did Masood and Afridi clash. But the wicketkeeper of the Pakistani Team Mohammad Rizwan also attempted to negotiate and was allegedly attacked by both of them. Such claims have raised eyebrows among fans and critics in the industry. However, it is necessary to highlight that all these rumours are only nothing more than empty words. The source of the post is a Fake news account of Muffaddal Vohra which is a creation of fictional stories and not news.
Team Addresses Clash Rumors
The build-up to the fight was precipitated by the hostile body language and the unexpected absence of Shaheen Afridi from the second Test encounter. It was believed that Afridi was blamed for a 10-wicket defeat in the first Test of the series. This resulted in his being dropped from the playing XI for the second Test.
These issues were addressed by head coach Jason Gillespie who gave us the reason why Afridi will not be part of the team. Speaking about Shaheen’s absence in the game, Gillespie said, “I talked to Shaheen and he agreed that he did not feature in this game. But he understands the thinking behind it. We are just trying to figure out what is the best combination for this game. And this is how we are going to go. As I said, we will check the conditions tomorrow morning to make our final decision about our plans.”
Clash Rumors Impact Team
This withdrawal of Shaheen Afridi has also added fuel to the fire of assumptions regarding internal team politics. There have been some reports stating that his exclusion was due to a member of the team management who never supported him. This has been said to have made Afridi feel “unhappy and disillusioned,” joining the rest of the team in feeling tense.
Beyond the Rumors
However, these distractions do not matter for Pakistan. Because the primary focus is now the second Test against Bangladesh. In a bid to come from behind and level the series, Pakistan now has Shan Masood as their new leader. The team needs to focus on their playing and also other problems they face to achieve a good result.
Thus, despite the beliefs shared on social media about a fight between Shan Masood and Shaheen Afridi. There are no solid proofs to back those claims. The belief seems to arise from misunderstandings and is heightened by social media posts. The Pakistan Cricket team has strived to improve their performance in the ongoing Test series. And they have been trying to address internal problems.
