ADVERTISEMENTFormer captain Babar, senior spinner Shadab Khan and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi failed to come good in the lop-sided contest on Sunday night. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said it was time to groom younger players. "If It was in my hands, I would not pick Babar, Shadab and Shaheen again in the T20 team. "Time's up for Shaheen, Babar, and Shadab, Pakistan's T20 squad needs new performers, not empty wins against weaker sides," Yousaf posted on X. "They are a big match team and every player is suited to his role.

Source: The Telegraph February 16, 2026 07:13 UTC