Afridi likely to miss Ireland tour
Sources say Afridi wants to spend more time with his ailing father.
Pakistan’s Former Captain Shahid Afridi decided to miss the upcoming Ireland tour scheduled at the end of this month.
The sources said that Afridi, who was removed from captaincy last week, wants to spend more time with his ailing father, who is receiving treatment in the United States, although his stance is not confirmed yet.
Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) spokesman Nadeem Sarwar said that PCB has not received any request from Afridi regarding his withdrawal.
Pakistan team will be travelling to face Ireland in two ODIs to be played on May 28 and 30.
The sources said that Afridi, who was removed from captaincy last week, wants to spend more time with his ailing father, who is receiving treatment in the United States, although his stance is not confirmed yet.
Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) spokesman Nadeem Sarwar said that PCB has not received any request from Afridi regarding his withdrawal.
Pakistan team will be travelling to face Ireland in two ODIs to be played on May 28 and 30.