Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar praised Shadab Khan for his standout performance and leadership in PSL 10, calling him a smart player and a major asset for Islamabad United. He highlighted Shadab’s strong bowling and praised his efforts in building team unity. Akhtar also defended Azam Khan against fitness criticism, calling it unfair. He backed Azam as a powerful hitter with great potential and encouraged him to focus on fitness to silence his critics and take his game to the next level.