Irfan Pathan’s statement before the mega match went viral, said this on Shaheen Afridi’s bowling action

By Samira Vishwas On Feb 11, 2026

IND vs PAK: Irfan Pathan has spoken openly on the bowling action of Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Afridi. After which his statement is becoming increasingly viral on social media.

IND vs PAK: The phase of rhetoric has intensified before the great clash between India and Pakistan. Before this high-voltage match, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has openly talked about the bowling action of Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Afridi. After this his statement is becoming increasingly viral on social media.

What did Irfan Pathan say?

Actually, the 12th match of T20 World Cup 2026 was played between Pakistan and America. During the commentary in this match, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has discussed the bowling action of Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Afridi and his recent performance. During the commentary, former Indian opener Aakash Chopra said that Shaheen does not face the batsman while throwing the ball.

On this, Irfan expressed his views and said that his front foot opens too much, due to which the balance of the body gets disturbed. Irfan suggested that Shaheen should keep his non-bowling shoulder towards the batsman while releasing the ball.

According to Irfan Pathan, it is very important for the bowler’s head to be towards the batsman while releasing the ball, due to which there is better control in line and length and accurate bowling.

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Proved costly against USA

In the match played between Pakistan and America on Tuesday, Pakistan won by 32 runs, but during this, their star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi proved to be very expensive. He gave away 42 runs in 4 overs and took only 1 wicket.

Afridi has been leading Pakistan’s fast bowling for a long time and considering his wicket-taking ability in big matches, the team management is expressing confidence in him, but his recent performance may increase the concern of the team.