Afridi Urges Improvements in Karachi, Defends Babar Azam and Advises Young Cricketers
Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has revealed that he relocated from Karachi to Islamabad due to the city’s deteriorating infrastructure, saying he was disappointed that years of development projects had failed to bring significant improvements. Speaking in an interview with former cricketer Fawad Alam, Afridi praised Karachi’s people but said the city’s roads and public infrastructure remain in poor condition despite continued investment.
Afridi said leaving his hometown was a difficult decision, describing Karachi as a city that played a vital role in shaping his cricket career. While acknowledging positive projects such as the Shahrah-e-Bhutto Expressway, he stressed that Karachi still requires much broader infrastructure development to meet the needs of its growing population.
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Shahid Afridi Reflects on Karachi, Pakistan Cricket, and Leadership Challenges
During the interview, Afridi also reflected on the 2010 spot-fixing scandal, calling it one of the toughest periods of his career as Pakistan’s Test captain. He said he had raised concerns with team management at the time but felt they were not taken seriously. He also rejected claims that he had unfairly criticized Babar Azam, describing him as one of Pakistan’s finest and most consistent batters while emphasizing that senior players should now help the national team achieve more victories.
Afridi also shared advice for his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi, saying he had initially discouraged him from accepting the Pakistan captaincy because of the immense pressure associated with the role. Concluding the interview, he urged aspiring cricketers to focus on discipline, hard work, and their game rather than social media, stressing that success in international cricket comes through dedication and perseverance.
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