Shahid Afridi, a former captain, discussed his chances of becoming the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
During his appearance in a podcast, the star all-rounder was probed about the possibility of being approached for the aforesaid role in future.
Afridi, in response, shared that he can think about it but insisted he can never be a part of ‘lobbying’ and is firmly against using his contacts for personal gain.
“I can think about it, I can do it — why can’t I?” Afridi responded.
“I cannot go to anyone for my personal gain or engage in lobbying. I can never do something like using my contacts to ask for a position, saying, ‘I want this post.’ I simply cannot do it; it’s just not possible for me.
When asked about what changes he would be implementing after assuming the role, Afridi reiterated the need for teamwork, emphasizing he cannot fix everything all on his own.
He further revealed his plans of surrounding himself with ‘professionals’ who have adequate knowledge about administrative matters and are sincere about the sport and the nation.
The host then asked Shahid Afridi to share his views on his former teammates like Mohammad Yousuf, Abdul Razzaq, Wahab Riaz and Azhar Mahmood being continuously entrusted by the PCB for coaching or selection roles and also to reveal if the 47-year-old was ever approached for similar positions.
Afridi, in response, alleged PCB for rewarding individuals with ‘yes sir’ approach, which the all-rounder termed against his values.
