New Delhi: Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi grabbed attention during the PSL 2026 captain’s presser on Wednesday when he dodged a question about Pakistan’s struggling national team. As a journalist brought up the team’s recent poor performances and asked individual questions from the Pakistani players in the presser, Afridi stepped in and told them to focus on cricket. Pakistan Super League. The moment quickly went viral, especially since Pakistan cricket has come under fire after recent losses.
See:During the conversation, Afridi made it clear that he did not want to address major issues, saying the questions should remain with the league. In the viral clip, he is heard telling the reporter, “Don’t ask about Pakistan, we are playing Pakistan Super League (PSL) right now, so only ask questions about PSL. When we play for Pakistan, then you can ask questions about Pakistan, and we will answer those questions.” His reaction came at a time when fans continued to question the form of key players and the overall state of Pakistan cricket.Amid the controversies, the focus is now on the upcoming PSL season. Defending champions Lahore Qalandars are looking for a strong start in the opening match on Thursday. Despite beating Sri Lanka, Pakistan crashed out of the Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup, as their net run rate was much lower than that of New Zealand and England. They needed a huge win to qualify but fell short. This marks the fourth consecutive ICC tournament without reaching the semi-finals, highlighting the ongoing struggle at crucial moments.
