NEW DELHI: FormerPakistan cricketteam captainShahid Afridiremains a prominent figure both on and off the field. In recent weeks, he has been celebrating a personal milestone while simultaneously voicing concerns over Pakistan's performance inTest cricket.Afridi's family welcomed a new member with the birth of his grandson,Aliyaar Afridi, son of Pakistan pacerShaheen AfridiandAnsha Afridi.The news, shared through thePakistan Cricket Board's official WhatsApp group, was met with widespread congratulations.Images and videos of Afridi, who became agrandfatherat the age of 47, with his grandson quickly circulated online as the family hosted a festive welcome party for the new member.Watch:Despite the joyous occasion, Afridi remained engaged with the appalling state of Pakistan cricket.Following Pakistan's heavy defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test match in Rawalpindi, Afridi publicly criticized the team's strategy.Afridi questioned the choice to prepare a pitch that didn't favour the strengths of the Pakistan team, specifically expressing concern over the inclusion of four fast bowlers while omitting a specialist spinner."A 10-wicket defeat raises serious questions about the decision to prepare this type of pitch, select four fast bowlers and leave out a specialist spinner. This to me clearly shows a lack of awareness about home conditions. That said, you cannot take the credit away from Bangladesh for the brand ofcricketthey played throughout the Test," Afridi wrote on X.While celebrating a new generation within his family, he continues to actively engage with the sport, unafraid to voice his opinions and spark debate on strategic decisions made by the national team.
