KARACHI – Amid an online debate on legend cricketer Shahid Afridi’s new role in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Pakistan celebrities have welcomed the appointment of the legend cricketer as chief selector of the men’s national team.
Actor Humayun Saeed has congratulated Afridi on becoming the chief selector and praised his passion for the game.
“There’s no doubt you’re extremely passionate about cricket; Allah has given you a lot of success in this sport so hoping you will bring forward the best of talent. Wishing you good luck!” the Meray Paas Tum Hom actor wrote on Twitter.
Congratulations @SAfridiOfficial on becoming Chief Selector. There's no doubt you're extremely passionate about cricket; Allah has given you a lot of success in this sport so hoping you will bring forward the best of talent. Wishing you good luck!
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) December 27, 2022
Earlier, actor and host Fahad Mustafa defended the former all-rounder’s appointment when former leg-spinner Danish Kaneria trolled Afridi on Twitter.
And clearly not a Fixer like you 😊 https://t.co/yrbkRyOZFa
— Fahad Mustafa (@fahadmustafa26) December 25, 2022
Reacting to Kaneria’s trolling, Mustafa said: “And clearly he is not a fixer like you”.
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