Pakistan’s flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi is just not happy with the International Cricket Council (ICC) rule that bars umpires from taking caps from gamers throughout a match because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The former Pakistan captain, who’s enjoying for Multan Sultans within the ongoing Pakistan Super League right here, was not blissful on Tuesday night time when, throughout their match in opposition to Peshawar Zalmi, the umpires refused to take his cap when he got here on to bowl.
“Dear ICC wondering why the umpires are not allowed to hold the bowler’s cap even though they are in the same bubble as the players and management and even shake hands at the end of the game?” he tweeted on Wednesday.
Dear @ICC questioning why the umpires will not be allowed to carry bowlers cap regardless that they’re in the identical bubble because the gamers/administration and even shake palms on the finish of the sport? 🤷♂️
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) February 24, 2021
Some different gamers within the PSL have additionally expressed shock over the ICC rule which is being enforced due to the pandemic.