Why does Pakistani pacer Naseem Shah does not let his father watch his games?

New Delhi: Naseem Shah has become one of the core bowlers of the core bowlers of the Pakistani bowling lineup. Along with Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, the Pakistani cricketer has become one of the mainstays of a fearsome trio which has gained notoriety around the world cricket for their raw talent. The 21-year-old has already played 17 Test, 14 ODIs and 28 T20Is.

This has been a phenomenal record for someone so young in the field of cricket. Naturally, there has been a surge in the popularity of the young fast bowler who has tried his hands at modelling as well. But no one can replace his dad and the position he holds in his heart. According to a recent report, Naseem was quoted that the biggest cheerleader in his life has been his dad. Surprisingly, he does not allow his dad to look at his matches.

Why does Naseem not allow his dad to watch the matches?

Now, in hindsight, the question that arises is why does Naseem Shah not allow his father to come to watch the matches. “At times, all you are searching for are small moments of happiness. My father is going through some health issues….” Furthermore, Shah added that he calls up his brothers to make sure that his father is kept away from the television set.

According to Shah, the primary reason why his father does not watch the matches is because of the dirty politics that goes beyond the ambit of the game. Naseem says that his dad has aged and is not well currently. Naturally, if he sees all those politics outside the game of cricket, his father’s health is bound to deteriorate even further.

Furthermore, Naseem was also asked about the India vs Pakistan match during the recently concluded T20 World Cup and the raw emotions displayed by Naseem Shah. In response, Shah said, “There are a lot of emotions attached with such matches…”