New Delhi: Tensions flared between South African batter Matthew Breetzke and Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi during a pivotal tri-series match between the two teams at the National Stadium in Karachi. A video circulating on social media shows the two players face to face, with teammates quickly stepping in to separate them.
The altercation took place in the 28th over of the innings when Breetzke, who had scored a century in the previous match against New Zealand in Lahore, played a shot on the onside. As the 26-year-old almost collided with the left-arm pacer while running, Afridi was visibly frustrated and approached Breetzke for a discussion.
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It’s getting all heated out there!
Shaheen Afridi did not take kindly to Matthew Breetzke’s reaction, leading to an altercation in the middle!
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Earlier on Tuesday, former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif called for an overhaul of Pakistan’s pace attack as he reckoned neither Shaheen, nor Naseem Shah are in form ahead of the Champions Trophy.
“When was the last time Afridi delivered a match-winning performance? Naseem has also not contributed significantly to Pakistan’s success,” the former wicketkeeper-batsman said in an interview with a channel. “I have concerns over the form of Shaheen, Naseem and others and I feel they have not performed as expected.”
The left-arm pacer concluded Pakistan’s previous match against New Zealand last week with figures of 3 for 88. Since the start of 2024, he has taken 19 wickets in eight innings. Naseem, however, has not claimed a wicket in his two appearances this year. Last year, he took 10 wickets in six ODIs.
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