Mohammad Amir, coaches' dispute old tradition of Pakistan cricket: Shahid Afridi.

LAHORE -- Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has weighed in on Mohammad Amir's early retirement, saying that the dispute between coaches and the fast-bowler is part of Pakistan cricket's old tradition.

The all-rounder, while speaking to the media in Lahore, said that disputes between him and the current bowling coach Waqar Younis were not "hidden".

Afridi believes that the board should have informed the fast-bowler about his future, adding that the PCB should have invited him and resolved the dispute.

"They should work together for the sake of the country's respect," said Afridi.

The former captain also spoke about the dropping of Shoaib Malik. He commented that the all-rounder should be brought back in the team before the T20 World Cup.

The two players were dropped by Misbah-ul-Haq, when he was holding the position of chief selector, during the...