Shadab Khan called ‘chor’, faces vicious personal attacks after slamming ex-Pakistan cricketers

Former Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad has criticized all-rounder Shadab Khan following his comments on former cricketers during the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Shehzad stated that the remarks were disrespectful and unnecessary toward former players, including Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Yousuf.

After Pakistan’s loss to India at the T20 World Cup 2026, Shadab came under heavy criticism. Former players raised questions about his place in the team, along with Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. The 27-year-old scored an unbeaten 35 runs and also took three wickets in the next match against Namibia.

Speaking after that game, Shadab reacted to questions about former players, stating that those legends were unable to beat India in World Cups, while his team managed to achieve that feat in 2021.

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Ek To Aap Chor Raastey Se Aaye Ho - Ahmed Shehzad on Shadab Khan

Ahmed Shehzad questioned Shadab Khan’s place in the playing XI and stated that favouritism played a role in his selection. Shehzad said that Shadab was not a regular performer in domestic cricket, yet continued to receive backing.

“Ek to aap chor raastey se aaye ho. (You came in through the back door). You're neither a performer nor a regular in domestic cricket. Despite not performing at all, you're getting the backing. You didn't even do rehab after getting injured. They axed Hasan Ali from the central contracts, but not you,” Shehzad on live debate, during his appearance on Geo News.

Learn To Respect Your Seniors - Ahmed Shehzad

Ahmed Shehzad said that Shadab Khan crossed a line by criticising senior players like Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Yousuf. Shehzad added that teams from the 1990s regularly dominated India despite their World Cup losses.

“If that's not favouritism, then I don't know what is. It doesn't look good when you make such statements. And you're comparing yourself with the team from the 90s? They had their issues and lost to India in World Cups, but they were far superior to you."

"Look at their performances; they dominated India during that period. Just because two former players criticised the team, you suddenly forgot the backing they gave you. So, learn to respect your seniors,” he added.

You’ve Got No Right to Say Such Things - Mohammad Amir Slams Shadab Khan

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir said that Shadab Khan should focus on his performances. Amir added that players will always face scrutiny while on tour and have no reason to complain about it. He said that criticism motivated him to perform better during his career.

"If you're on tour, there will be criticism. So, you've got no right to say such things when you are on tour. Even though we used to get criticised during tours, my focus was to shut those critics up with my performances. So, if you're not performing, you should keep quiet," Amir said.

Pakistan suffered a 61-run defeat against India but bounced back with a win over Namibia to book a spot in the Super 8s. The Salman Ali Agha-led team has been placed in Group 2 along with New Zealand, England, and Sri Lanka.

Pakistan will start their Super 8s campaign on Saturday, February 21, against New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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