The Kabul Tribune (KT) \u2014 A public exchange between Afghan
\nsinger Farhad Darya and national cricket team fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has
\nfueled debate over Afghanistan’s cricket team selection and leadership
\nfollowing the team’s recent poor performances.<\/p>\n
The controversy began after Darya wrote on Facebook that, in
\nresponse to calls from many supporters, national team captain Hashmatullah
\nShahidi could respectfully step aside to allow another suitable player to take
\nover the role.<\/p>\n
Naveen-ul-Haq responded on Saturday, July 4, 2026, criticizing
\nDarya for what he described as disrespecting members of the national team.<\/p>\n
The fast bowler urged Darya to refrain from commenting on
\ncricket matters and instead focus on his own profession.<\/p>\n
“This is a gentlemen’s game; you don’t look good
\ngetting involved,” Naveen wrote in his response.<\/p>\n
He added that Afghanistan’s national cricketers are the
\ncountry’s true heroes and stars, arguing that posts mocking or ridiculing
\nplayers amount to little more than attempts to gain attention rather than
\nconstructive criticism.<\/p>\n
The exchange has sparked widespread reactions on social
\nmedia. Some users said Darya’s comments reflected the frustrations of many
\nAfghan cricket fans, while others backed Naveen and called for greater support
\nfor the national team.<\/p>\n
The public dispute comes as Afghanistan’s national cricket
\nteam has faced mounting criticism from fans and analysts following a series of
\ndisappointing international performances, prompting renewed debate over the
\nteam’s leadership, structure and player selection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Kabul Tribune (KT) \u2014 A public exchange between Afghan
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