After Babar Azam decided to resign from leadership in both formats, Afridi took up the captaincy role. However, after just one series, Azam was reinstalled as the white-ball captain.
Afridi’s unhappiness with the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) handling of the situation was revealed by sources close to him. They cited a lack of communication and an unofficial statement made after his dismissal.
Afridi responded to these events by posting a thought-provoking narrative on Instagram that suggested he might be willing to act brutally if his patience was put to the test.
The coded communication, which was full of rebellious overtones, demonstrated Afridi’s determination to establish his authority—even if it meant going against the grain.
