In a significant development following Pakistan's crushing defeat to India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, former captain Shahid Afridi has called for major changes in the team lineup. Afridi suggested benching senior players Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Shadab Khan, stating, "If the senior players do not perform well, you can drop them and bring in young players." This sentiment was echoed by former pacer Mohammad Amir, who criticized the selection panel for favoring Shaheen Afridi over in-form bowler Salman Mirza, emphasizing that "reputation cannot replace performance." Pakistan's performance against India was dismal, with Babar scoring only 5 runs and Shaheen conceding 31 runs in just two overs, leading to a 61-run defeat, as reported by India Today and crictoday.