Root brought up his 35th Test hundred in the first Test between Pakistan and England in Multan.
Babar Azam has come under the firing line for his batting and leadership of late.
Jay Shah is set to take over as chairman of the International Cricket Council.
Pakistan's right to host the ICC Champions Trophy has raised doubts over India's willingness to travel to the country.
Younis Khan, who was a member of the squad in 2007, also indirectly expressed disappointment at the lack of support the players got from their authorities when they were under investigation following Bob Woolmer's death.
Pakistan Legends skipper Younis Khan had called his team's victory against India Legends in the league stage of World Championship of Legends a 'revenge' for the defeat Babar Azam's men had suffered in T20 World Cup 2024.
India Champions will take on arch-rivals Pakistan Champions in the grand finale of the World Championship of Legends at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium on Saturday
Afridi said that captains of his generations never got as long an opportunity to be captain Pakistan as Babar Azam has.
Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan are also not happy with Babar Azam's re-appointment as captain.
Speaking after Pakistan's defeat, the former captain said that the players must be prepared to bat at any position in the T20 format.