NEW DELHI: Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is in Leeds for the first match of their four-game T20I series against England. A video circulating on social media shows the fans on the streets of Leeds taking selfies with the star bowler.
In the video, Shaheen, wearing a white long-sleeved t-shirt, is seen surrounded by fans eager to capture a moment with him.
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His appearance comes almost a week after a contentious encounter with an
Afghan fan
, who reportedly misbehaved with the 24-year-old pacer following Pakistan's seven-wicket victory against Ireland in the second T20I in Dublin.
Despite losing the first T20I to Ireland, Pakistan clinched the series with a 2-1 win.
Now, they face a tougher challenge as
Babar Azam
's team is set to play against the defending T20 World Cup champions. Ahead of their first game on Wednesday, Pakistan have released right-arm fast bowler
Hasan Ali
from their squad.
"The team management has decided to let Hasan Ali continue his commitments in county cricket. Initially, Hasan was selected as an injury cover for Haris Rauf," stated the Pakistan Cricket Board (
PCB
).
With Rauf now fit to play, Hasan will resume his county championship duties with Warwickshire.
Pakistan, the 2009 Men's T20 World Cup champions, are the only team yet to announce their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in the West Indies and the USA from June 1.
In the tournament, Pakistan are placed in Group A alongside 2007 winners India, co-hosts USA, Ireland, and Canada.
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