PCB preparing for big action after defeat from India! The blame may fall on Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi

T20 WC 2026: There is panic in Pakistan cricket after facing a crushing defeat by 61 runs at the hands of India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. After this defeat, the fans are also angry at many senior players. According to reports, the team’s senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi may be out of the playing 11 of the next match.

Will the team leave out Babar-Afridi?

Actually, Pakistan cricket team has to play its last group league match against Namibia on 18 February. This match is considered very important for Pakistan to reach Super-8. In such a situation, it is being claimed in many reports that the management can make senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi sit on the bench in the upcoming match. Pakistan has the last chance to reach Super-8. In such a situation, he would not want to make any kind of mistake.

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continuous flops

Senior players of Pakistan cricket team, Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi are continuously being given opportunity in this format. But both the players are not performing as per expectations. Even against India, both the players proved to be a flop badly. While Babar went for just 5 runs in this match, Shaheen proved to be very expensive. He gave away 31 runs in his two overs. After this disappointing performance, the departure of both the players from the team is considered almost certain.

Youth may get a chance

Pakistan can make a big change in its playing 11 against Namibia and young players can be given a chance by keeping senior players like Babar-Shaheen on the bench. According to reports, Fakhar Zaman may return to the team, while Naseem Shah’s name can also be considered.