During a pre-season press conference for the Pakistan Super League, Shaheen Afridi defended teammates Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan when questioned about Pakistan's struggles chasing high scores in T20 cricket. Afridi emphasised that responsibility for winning games falls on both the batting and bowling units. He stressed team unity and the collective goal of restoring Pakistan's cricket success.
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