Exclusion of Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal justified: Mushtaq Mohammad
After a protracted deliberation process, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee announced its list of 15 players for the upcoming Champions Trophy in England. The selectors opted for a mixture of youth and experience, led by 39-year-old Misbah-ul-Haq. But much to the surprise of many, Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal were excluded from the final squad, triggering a debates amongst fans and experts.