PCB refutes any rift between Shaheen Afridi, Salman Agha during training session
Pakistan Cricket Board calls the allegations "baseless" and "fabricated"
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has firmly rejected the allegations circulating on social media against fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, team captain Salman Ali Agha, and members of the coaching staff.
In an official statement issued on Thursday, the PCB called the allegations baseless and fabricated, asserting that no untoward incident occurred during any training session. The board labeled the rumours as a deliberate attempt to disrupt team unity.
The PCB advised the public to refrain from spreading or believing in false and misleading reports and announced its intent to pursue legal action against those involved in defaming the national team.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) categorically denies the baseless, fabricated, and defamatory allegations currently being circulated on social media pertaining to an alleged incident involving Shaheen Afridi, team captain Salman Ali Agha, and a member of the coaching staff. The…
— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) July 31, 2025
“These defamatory rumors are an attack on the integrity of the national team,” the statement read. “PCB will initiate legal proceedings under the Cybercrime Act against those spreading false accusations.”
Such misinformation constitutes a calculated and reprehensible attempt to undermine the cohesion, morale, and reputation of the Pakistan national team.
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The board emphasised that preserving the reputation of the national team and the well-being of its players is its top priority. It urged the media and public to verify information before sharing, and to avoid engaging with unverified content.
