• Shahid Afridi predicts Pakistan will reach the T20 World Cup final.
• Afridi emphasizes the importance of fielding and team support.
• He is excited for the India vs. Pakistan match on June 9 in New York.

In the midst of the T20 World Cup 2024, ex-Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has made a striking prediction.

On the PCB Podcast, Afridi showed support for Pakistan, currently ranked sixth in the ICC T20I Rankings, to make it to the World Cup final, despite recent losses in matches against Ireland and a series against England.

“The conditions in the West Indies and USA will suit our players. Our spinners and fast bowlers are good and the batters are also in outstanding form,” Afridi remarked.

“Another important thing that will win Pakistan matches will be their fielding as they should avail every available opportunity.

“The entire team should support Babar, especially the seniors, and the captain should be fearless while taking decisions.

“I’m confident that Pakistan can play final of the World Cup.”

Previously appointed as the ambassador for the T20 World Cup 2024 by the ICC, Afridi has a deep connection with the tournament, having been part of the victorious 2009 Pakistan team and contributing significantly to their 2007 final appearance.

“The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is an event that is very close to my heart,” Afridi expressed. “From being Player of the Tournament in the inaugural edition to lifting the trophy in 2009, some of my favourite career highlights have come from competing on this stage.

“T20 World Cups have gone from strength to strength in recent years, and I’m thrilled to be part of this edition, where we will see more teams, more matches and even more drama than ever before.

“I am particularly excited to witness the India v Pakistan fixture on 9 June. It is one of the great rivalries in sport and New York will be a fitting stage for this unmissable encounter between two great teams.”

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