Watch:During the interaction, Afridi made it clear he didn’t want to address bigger issues, saying questions should stick to the league. In the viral clip, he is heard telling the reporter, “Don’t ask about Pakistan. We are currently playing the Pakistan Super League (PSL), so ask questions on PSL only. When we will be playing for Pakistan, then you can ask questions about Pakistan, and we will answer those questions.” His response came as fans continue to question the form of key players and the overall state of Pakistan cricket.Amid the controversy, attention is now on the upcoming PSL season. Defending champions Lahore Qalandars are aiming for a strong start in the opening match on Thursday. Pakistan were knocked out of the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8 stage despite beating Sri Lanka, as their net run rate was too low compared to New Zealand and England. They needed a much bigger win to qualify but fell short. This marks their fourth straight ICC tournament without reaching the semi-finals, highlighting ongoing struggles in crucial moments.