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India Deserved to Win T20 World Cup: Shaheen Afridi

2Jul

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

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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 T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa. Match, held in Barbados, saw India, led by captain Rohit Sharma, secure a hard-fought win by 7 runs, marking their second T20 world cup in 17 years. Reflecting on 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 title. Shaheen Afridi also addressed Pakistan's early exit from the tournament during league stage, emphasizing the need to address weaknesses. "Strong teams evolve through a process. ...

Wasim Akram Predicts Shaheen Afridi Will Reclaim Pakistan Captaincy

23Jun

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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Wasim Akram Predicts Shaheen Afridi Will Reclaim Pakistan Captaincy

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram believes that Shaheen Shah Afridi, the talented left-arm fast bowler, will be given the captaincy of the national team once more. In an interview with an international sports media, Akram discussed the ongoing captaincy issues within Pakistan men's cricket team. He criticized the frequent changes in leadership, saying that such instability prevents consistent performances. "Babar Azam was removed and Shaheen Shah Afridi was brought in. He then lost one series and a new chairman changed the captain again," Akram explained. "This is not acceptable. People laugh at us in cricket world. They don't understand it. If you make Afridi captain, you should give him at least an year," he added. Akram also mentioned that staying away from Pakistan cricket ...

Indian Fans Urged Shaheen Afridi ‘Not to Perform Against India’

8Jun

By Tahreem Akram1 Comment

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Indian Fans Urged Shaheen Afridi ‘Not to Perform Against India’

Ahead of eagerly awaited India-Pakistan match in 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 Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, where the two rival teams will face each other on Sunday, June 9. Ninth edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hosted in USA and West Indies, has already provided fans with some thrilling matches. Surprisingly, associate nations like 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 Shaheen Shah Afridi. During...

Shaheen Afridi Refuses To Become Vice Captain Of Pakistan Team

26May

By Tahreem AkramNo Comments

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Shaheen Afridi Refuses To Become Vice Captain Of Pakistan Team

Shaheen Afridi, the former captain of Pakistan’s cricket team, has refused the vice-captaincy role of the Pakistan cricket team, which is recently offered to him by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Shaheen, a fast bowler, led Pakistan during a series against New Zealand in January. Unfortunately, the team's performance was poor, and they lost 4-1 in the five-match series. Following this series, and after the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) brought back Babar Azam as the captain of the T20 team. The PCB hoped that appointing Shaheen as vice-captain would bring stability to the team as they prepare for the T20 World Cup. However, Shaheen's displeasure with how the PCB communicated the leadership changes led to his decision to decline the offer. In Nov...

Shaheen Clinches Title of Top T20I Bowler in ICC Rankings

26Apr

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Shaheen Clinches Title of Top T20I Bowler in ICC Rankings

On Wednesday, the fast bowler of Pakistan Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed the title of the country’s top-rated T20I bowler in the latest rankings updated by the International Cricket Council. This achievement highlights how prowess he is and is also an inspiration for young cricketers all over the world. The impressive performances of Shaheen have moved him two spots up to the 17th position among T20I bowlers. According to ICC, his excellent performance in Pakistan’s current T20I series against New Zealand has helped him to achieve this title. In the first three matches of the series, Shaheen took the most wickets for Pakistan. In the first match of the series, which was affected by rain, Shaheen still took the wicket. However, in the second match, he shined. His ex...