Former Pakistan cricketer Sikandar Bakht made a special appeal to some senior cricketers and former cricketers of the Pakistan national cricket team who often appear on live television programs. Sikandar Bakht urged him not to make any comments about his relatives or close people, who are currently associated with the team.
Cricket fans who closely follow every update of the game can easily understand the context behind the appeal made by veteran Sikandar Bakht. Amid the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026, many former Pakistan cricketers have been making comments related to the matches or even specific players. Sometimes some of these comments may not seem right under the circumstances.
Former Pakistan international cricketer Sikandar Bakht made a special appeal in a live TV show.
A short clip of a live television debate was shared on the social media platform, where cricket fans can see how Bakht presented his appeal to some specific individuals, without mentioning anyone’s name. However, it is believed that the comments were made to Shahid Afridi and Saqlain Mushtaq to defend Shaheen Afridi and Shadab Khan respectively.
“Any former cricketer whose close relative is part of the team should refrain from making public comments,” former cricketer Sikandar Bakht said through a live programme.
Sikandar Bakht said, “Any former cricketer whose close relative is part of the team should refrain from making public comments.”
A message for Saqlain Mushtaq and Shahid Afridi
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