RAWALPINDI – Test team captain Shan Masood has dismissed rumours of a dressing room altercation with fast bowler Shaheen Afridi following the team’s defeat in the first Test against Bangladesh.
Speaking on the matter, Shan Masood clarified that there was no fight between him and Shaheen. He explained that the viral video, where it appeared that Shaheen moved his hand off his shoulder, was misunderstood. Shaheen was feeling pain at the time, and Shan had placed his hand on the same spot, which led to the misinterpretation.
Earlier, reports surfaced after the historic 10-wicket loss to Bangladesh, suggesting that a disagreement had occurred between Shan Masood and Shaheen Afridi over the fast bowlers’ performance.
According to rumours, Shan Masood had criticised the fast bowlers’ performance, leading to an alleged confrontation with head coach Jason Gillespie also being involved.
Additionally, a video clip went viral, showing Shaheen Afridi moving Shan Masood’s hand off his shoulder, fueling further speculation of a rift between the two.
It is worth noting that the national team faced a humiliating defeat in the Test series against Bangladesh, with the Bengal Tigers defeating Pakistan in both the Test match and the series for the first time.
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