Time Over for Senior Stars? Yousuf and Afridi Question Babar, Shaheen, Shadab

Time Over for Senior Stars? Yousuf and Afridi Question Babar, Shaheen, Shadab

Pakistan endured a disappointing night against India as their campaign suffered a major setback following a comprehensive defeat. After being put under pressure early in the contest, Pakistan failed to respond with the intensity required in a high-stakes clash, allowing India to dominate key moments of the match.

India’s innings was powered by a destructive knock from Ishan Kishan, who took control of the game with fearless stroke play and aggressive intent. Despite losing their other attacking opener Abhishek Sharma for a duck in the very first over, India recovered strongly. Kishan’s explosive batting shifted momentum firmly in India’s favor as he dismantled the Pakistani bowling attack. India eventually posted a competitive total of 176, which proved more than enough on the night.

In reply, Pakistan’s chase never truly gained momentum. Wickets fell one after another as the batting lineup struggled to build partnerships or handle the scoreboard pressure. The defeat sparked strong reactions from former cricketers. Legendary batter Mohammad Yousuf openly stated that it was “time over” for senior players including Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, and Babar Azam. Echoing similar sentiments, former captain Shahid Afridi backed Yousuf’s remarks, saying that if he were part of the team management or serving as captain, he would have definitely dropped Shadab, Shaheen, and Babar. The statements have intensified the debate over Pakistan’s team selection and future direction following yet another painful loss to their arch-rivals.