Hareem Shah, a controversial TikTok star known for her outspokenness, recently shared some advice for the new T20 captain of Pakistan’s national cricket team, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
Afridi had taken to a social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to express his enthusiasm for leading the T20 squad, thanking both the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the fans for their trust.
I am honoured and thrilled to lead our national T20 cricket team. Thank you to the Pakistan cricket board and fans for their trust and support.
— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) November 16, 2023
I'll give my best to uphold the team spirit and bring glory to our nation on the cricket field.
Our success lies in unity, trust and…
In his post, Afridi highlighted his commitment to fostering team spirit and bringing glory to the nation through cricket. Emphasizing the values of trust, unity, and hard work, he underlined the team's collective dedication to success, likening it to a close-knit family bound by brotherhood.
Responding to Afridi’s statement, Hareem Shah intervened with a candid comment, urging the cricketer to prioritize performance over politics. She wrote, “Damaad Sahab, siyasat sy zada performance par dhayan dain,” surfaced in the comments section of Afridi’s post.
Damaad Sahab, siyasat sy zada performance par dhayan dain. 🏏😊
— Hareem Shah (@_Hareem_Shah) November 16, 2023
On Thursday, former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Khan Afridi vehemently denied any involvement in discussions or lobbying for the appointment of Shaheen Shah Afridi as the T20 captain.
"I swear, I never talked about making Shaheen the captain, nor did I ever lobby. I am not involved in these things. I don't have to, and I don't like it either," Afridi stated emphatically during a Samaa News program, Zor Ka Jor.
The rumors gained momentum after Shaheen Afridi was appointed as the T20 captain, prompting Afridi to clarify his position and put an end to the speculation.
Always tried to keep Shaheen away from captaincy because it always ends badly: Shahid Afridi#SamaaTV #WorldCup23 #Cricket23 #ZorKaJorh @SAfridiOfficial @Mushy_online @yousaf1788 @umairbashirr @sawerapasha pic.twitter.com/Ewuc1cBECB
— SAMAA TV (@SAMAATV) November 16, 2023
Afridi revealed that he had expressed his opinion regarding the captaincy during a discussion on the program when Zaka Ashraf sought his viewpoint.
"I said that Babar should not be removed from the captaincy. I wanted to keep Shaheen away from the captaincy. It has to happen; this is what happens to the captain in the end," Afridi explained, shedding light on his stance during the conversation.
The seasoned cricketer emphasised that his relationship with Shaheen could have led people to speculate about his support or lobbying, but he asserted, "I swear that I am neither interested in these things nor am I fond of them."
Afridi concluded by extending good wishes to the newly appointed Test captain, Shan Masood, and the T20 captain, Shaheen Afridi.
