Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has issued an important statement over the defeat of the national team in the series with New Zealand.
On his X account, Afridi said the team did not make enough runs on an excellent batting surface, adding that the Pakistan team's score should have been around 220.
On an excellent batting surface we didn't make enough runs. The score should have been around 220. Well played Shadab, the rest of the batters should aim for better strike rates in these conditions and pitches. Goodluck for the remaining games. Great inns by Chapman, a great… https://t.co/Ep5lp1wkXy
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 22, 2024
He said that Shadab Khan played great, the rest of the batsmen should have a better strike rate in such conditions and pitches. New Zealand's Chapman played a great innings, which could be a lesson on how to finish the match, he added.
He then wished the national team good luck for the remaining games.
It should be noted that New Zealand defeated the national team by seven wickets in the third T20 match on Sunday.
