‘Chhoti soch hai’: Afridi tears into 50 lakh fine, demands 2-year exile for some

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi strongly opposes fines for players after their T20 World Cup exit. He calls the proposed PKR 5 million penalty small thinking. Afridi suggests sending underperforming players to first-class cricket. Some players, he believes, should be out of the Pakistan team for two years. He also calls for better workload management and player changes.

3 Mar, 02:45 — 3 Mar, 08:15

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Pakistan's early exit from the T20 World Cup has led to significant backlash and calls for accountability within the cricket community. Former captain Shahid Afridi's strong condemnation of proposed financial penalties, instead advocating for severe measures like a two-year exile for underperforming players, underscores the deep frustration and the demand for more impactful reforms following the team's disappointing performance. This reflects the high stakes and passionate fan base surrounding cricket in Pakistan.

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Shahid AfridiFormer Pakistan cricket captain PakistanNational cricket team T20 World CupInternational cricket tournament Pakistan Cricket BoardGoverning body of cricket in Pakistan

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First report: Times of India · 3 Mar, 02:45|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 5h|Window: 5h

Times of India3 Mar, 02:45First to report