Shaheen dismantles Khushdil [Source: @Cricwick/X.com]
Pakistan team crashed out of the Champions Trophy 2025 in the group stage but now they must forget the past and look into the future as the team embarks on a T20I series journey against a formidable New Zealand side. The 5 T20Is will commence on March 16 as Pakistan aim to bounce back with a series win.
Shaheen's killer delivery knocks over Khushdil
Ahead of their departure for New Zealand, the team had a 3-day training camp in Lahore, featuring the T20I players as they sweated it out before leaving for a tough series Vs the Kiwis. On the final day of the training, Shaheen Afridi stole the show as he showed his class with the ball and delivered a killer delivery to knock over Khushdil Shah.
The under-pressure all-rounder faced Shaheen Afridi in a match simulation and looked comfortable as he delivered some lusty blows, however, the leader of the pace attack, Shaheen, came back in style as he bowled an inch-perfect yorker to shatter Khushdil's stumps as the batter looked stunned.
Shaheen eager to prove his worth once again
A lot was expected of Shaheen in the Champions Trophy as he was Pakistan's lead bowler, however, he had a poor outing in the two matches as the team crashed out without even winning a single contest.
In 2 matches, he only picked up 2 wickets, at an average of 71, and an economy rate of 7.89. As a result, the star bowler was dropped from the ODI series against the Kiwis and the upcoming T20Is will provide him a chance to redeem himself and get back his place in the ODI squad as well.