Watch: Shahid Afridi wants Shoaib Akhtar to be Pakistan finance minister
Taking a cheeky dig at his former Pakistan teammate Shoaib Akhtar, Shahid Afridi said the fast bowler should become the finance minister of Pakistan.
Speaking on Shoaib Akhtar’s YouTube channel Afridi said, ” Relieve Ishaq Dar sir (current Finance Minister of Pakistan) and make our Shoaib Akhtar the finance minister as he knows how to make brands. He will make brands.” Afridi’ also told Akhtar not to edit or cut this part.
Afridi’s jibe came at Akthar after his criticism of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam for his poor communication skills in English. He said because of his lack of communication skills Babar cannot be a brand in Pakistan similar to Virat Kohli in India.
Akhtar, who was talking to the host of a show on Pakistan’s ARY News in February had said, “You have to note these things,...