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‘India Deserved to Win T20 World Cup’, Shaheen Afridi
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‘India Deserved to Win T20 World Cup’, Shaheen Afridi

In a recent statement, Pakistan's star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi acknowledged India's deserved victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa. The match, held in Barbados, saw India, led by captain Rohit Sharma, secure a hard-fought win by 7 runs, marking their second T20 title in 17 years. Reflecting on the final, Shaheen Afridi expressed his admiration for India's consistent performance throughout the game. "I watched the match and enjoyed it. Both teams played well, but handling pressure is key," he remarked. He credited India for their excellent cricket and affirmed their merit in clinching the title. Shaheen Afridi also addressed Pakistan's early exit from the tournament during the league stage, emphasizing the need to address weaknesses. "Strong teams evolve thr...
Indian Fans Urged Shaheen Afridi ‘Not to Perform Against India’
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Indian Fans Urged Shaheen Afridi ‘Not to Perform Against India’

Ahead of the eagerly awaited India-Pakistan match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Indian fans were seen having a friendly chat with Pakistan’s star bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi. This friendly encounter happened at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, where the two rival teams will face each other on Sunday, June 9. The ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hosted in the USA and West Indies, has already provided fans with some thrilling matches. Surprisingly, associate nations like the USA and Canada have won against full-member teams Pakistan and Ireland, respectively. Afghanistan and Bangladesh have also made headlines by beating strong teams like New Zealand and Sri Lanka. A viral video on social media shows an Indian family taking pictures with...