By Admin 
Pakistan definitely defeated America in the T20 World Cup 2026, but the performance of the team’s star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi became a topic of discussion. Shaheen was not seen in his old style in this match played in Colombo. He bowled four overs and gave away 42 runs and took only one wicket. The batsmen scored runs freely on his balls, which clearly showed that he was not in rhythm.
Irfan Pathan took aim
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who was commentating during the match, talked in detail about Shaheen’s bowling technique. The discussion started with the fact that Shaheen’s head does not remain straight towards the batsman while releasing the ball. Their front foot opens too much, due to which the balance of the body gets disturbed.
Irfan explained that when a fast bowler releases the ball, his head and shoulders should be in the direction of the batsman. This gives better control over line and length. If the front leg opens too much, the body also leans in that direction and the grip on the ball may become weak. He also said that keeping the non-bowling shoulder towards the batsman keeps the head stable and makes the delivery more accurate.
Pressure increased before India match
Now the biggest thing is that a big match is to be played between India and Pakistan on 15th February. Every ball is important in such a high-pressure match. Indian batsmen are known for their aggressive play against fast bowlers. If Shaheen is not able to improve his line-length, he may have to face difficulty.
Shaheen Afridi has been leading Pakistan’s bowling for a long time and the team has confidence in his ability to take wickets in big matches. However, considering the current performance, the team management will have to work on their action and balance.