Shahid Afridi, Ahmed Shehzad React to Pakistan’s Series Triumph Over Australia

Pakistan registered an emphatic series victory over Australia by defeating the visitors comprehensively in the 2nd T20I at Lahore. Celebrating the success, former Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi congratulated the national team for showcasing exceptional performance against the ever-dominant Australian side.

The former captain of Pakistan especially praised the leadership skills of Salman Ali Agha, saying that he led from the front with positive batting and sharp captaincy throughout the match. He hoped that Agha would continue this momentum in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, which is just around the corner.

"Special appreciation for the captain, Salman Ali Agha, for truly leading from the front. His form and intent are a big positive, and hopefully he continues this momentum into the upcoming World Cup. The role of the spinners will be absolutely crucial going forward, especially in pressure games," said former captain of Pakistan, Shahid Afridi.

He then urged the team to pick a different combination for the next match, as that would help them test the bench strength of the squad.

"The batting lineup should be adjusted in the third match; giving Nafay a chance. Also, credit to Usman Khan for his impressive batting—his confidence and shot selection stood out today," added Shahid Afridi.

Meanwhile, former right-handed batter, Ahmed Shehzad, also congratulated the team for showcasing an electrifying performance. He applauded Salman Ali Agha and the entire squad for an amazing series win against Australia.

"Now this is what I call an electrifying performance by Pakistan. Congratulations to Salman and his team for an amazing series win. Salman and Saim were absolutely brilliant with the bat, and Salman nailed it at No.3," said Ahmed Shehzad.

"As I said earlier, Abrar, Saim, and Usman Tariq can be our trump cards in the WC, they must play every game together. Pakistan is still facing middle-order issues, but fortunately we still have time to rethink our decisions. Hassan Nawaz, anyone?" concluded Ahmed Shehzad