Shadab made 23 off 11 balls in the T20 World Cup Super 8s against England but failed to claim a wicket.
The outcome was a huge blow to Pakistan's hopes of reaching the semi-finals, as they must now rely on other results to make the final-four.
After the loss, former Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Hafeez and Saqlain Mushtaq engaged in a heated on-air debate over the latter’s son-in-law Shadab Khan and team selection.
Speaking on Tapmad, Hafeez bluntly questioned Shadab's consistent selection and role while Saqlain defended the player. Shadab made 23 off 11 balls against England but failed to claim a wicket as he leaked 31 runs in his three overs.
Here’s how the viral exchange unfolded:
Hafeez: “Is he a batting all-rounder or a bowling all-rounder?”
Saqlain: “He is a bit of both. You can't talk about him in that manner.”
Hafeez: “What is his first preference?”
Saqlain: “I feel he is equally good at batting and bowling.”
Hafeez: “Then why not use him at No. 5?”
Saqlain: “He has been. In fact, when I was with the Pakistan team, I made him bat at No. 5. He has the potential.”
Hafeez: “So, he is a batsman who can bowl? What is his first priority?”
Saqlain: “If he can win you matches both with the bat and the ball, that means you are equally good.”
Hafeez: “I have played for Pakistan as an all-rounder. My primary job was batting. For Nawaz, it is bowling. Same for bowling. And if he can't do that, we don't want him.”
Coming to the match, Harry Brook slammed a brilliant century as England defeated Pakistan to become the first team to reach the semi-finals.
Opting to bat first, Sahibzada Farhan's 45-ball 63 helped Pakistan post 164/9 in 20 overs. Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman also chipped in with 25 runs each.
In rely, the Three Lions got over the line with five deliveries to spare, thanks to captain Brook’s 100 off just 51 balls with 10 fours and 4 sixes. Shaheen Afridi picked up four wickets but it was not enough for Pakistan.