Pakistan changes 'most shocking ever' - Afridi

BBC News Tuesday 01 September 2026, 10:00 UTC 1 min read

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Pakistan's decision to make dramatic changes to their squad during the series in England is the "most shocking decision ever", according to former captain Shahid Afridi.

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