The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued a firm statement after the ongoing social media rumours of a heated exchange between bowler Shaheen Afridi and captain Salman Agha during a training session ahead of the series against West Indies in Florida.
According to multiple reports, it was alleged that an argument broke between the newly appointed captain Agha and pacer Afridi. Shaheen Shah Afridi was recently called for the white-ball setup and he last featured for Pakistan in March and was sidelined during the team’s most recent international outing. Addressing to the speculation, the PCB released an official statement firmly denying the incident.
“The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) categorically denies the baseless, fabricated, and defamatory allegations currently being circulated on social media pertaining to an alleged incident involving Shaheen Afridi, team captain Agha Salman, and a member of the coaching staff,” read the statement.
“The PCB affirms that no such incident has occurred at any point during training or practice sessions. These malicious rumours are entirely fictitious and appear to have been deliberately concocted with clear malafide intent to sow discord within the national squad.
“Such misinformation constitutes a calculated and reprehensible attempt to undermine the cohesion, morale, and reputation of the Pakistan national team. The PCB considers this a serious and premeditated defamation campaign, which is aimed at damaging the professional integrity of the individuals targeted and the collective environment of the squad.”
“The PCB remains committed to protecting its players, staff, and the sanctity of the national team from unwarranted and harmful speculation.”
