“Sharam karein”: Sikander Bakht attacks Shahid Afridi and Saqlain Mushtaq for defending Shaheen-Shadab from criticism

Former Pakistani cricketer Sikander Bakht made a special appeal to some senior cricketers and former cricketers of the Pakistan National Cricket Team, who are often seen on live television programmes. Sikander Bakht urged them not to make any comments about their family members or close relatives, who are currently involved with the team.

Cricket fans who closely follow every update of the game can easily understand the context behind veteran Sikander Bakht’s call. During the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026, several former Pakistani cricketers are making comments about matches or also about specific players. Sometimes some of these comments may not sound right given the circumstances.

Former Pakistani international cricketer Sikander Bakht made a special appeal in a live TV show

A short clip from a live television debate shared on social media platforms, where cricket fans can see Bakht presenting his appeal to some specific individuals, without mentioning anyone’s name. However, it is believed that the comments were made for Shahid Afridi and Saqlain Mushtaq for defending Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan respectively.

“Any former cricketer whose close relative is part of the team should avoid making public comments,” Sikander Bakht, the former cricketer, said in a live programme.

Sikander Bakht stated: “Any former cricketer whose close relative is part of the team should avoid making public comments.”

A message for Saqlain Mushtaq and Shahid Afridi

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Shahid Afridi defended his son-in-law, Shaheen Afridi

During a recent programme, Shahid Afridi defended his son-in-law, Shaheen Afridi, star player of the Pakistan cricket team, saying that he only benched Shaheen to bring out the best in him.

“Shaheen was not in my

The ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup has gone quite well for the pacer so far. Against the United States, Netherlands and India he took one wicket each, while against England he took four wickets. However, Pakistan suffered a blow against the England cricket team at a crucial time of the tournament.

Saqlain Mushtaq debates Mohammad Hafeez in front of Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz

On the other hand, Saqlain Mushtaq made some comments about his son-in-law, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz. Mushtaq literally started a debate with former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez to defend Khan during a post-match TV debate.

“These guys have played more than a hundred T20s each. They know their roles. The problem is not clarity, it’s execution. Let’s stop making excuses and call it all together,” Mushtaq replied while Hafeez asked him if Shadab Khan deserves to be in the team.

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