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Shahid Afridi Speaks in Favor of the National Team

Shahid Afridi Speaks in Favor of the National Team

KARACHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has thrown his weight behind the Pakistan men’s national team following their ODI series towards England, which concluded with a three-wicket win for the hosts at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Tuesday. The series gave England a 3-0 series win. Shahid Afridi, who represented Pakistan in 27 Tests, 398 ODIs, and … Read more

Shahid Afridi Highlights Importance Of Cricket In Normalizing India, Pakistan Relation

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Legendary Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi highlights the importance of cricket in normalizing the relation between Pakistan and India.

While speaking to media, the former captain of the Pakistan Cricket Team said,

“Cricket between Pakistan and India is very important. Sports should be kept away from politics. Relations between the two countries can improve because of cricket.”

He further said,

“I have said this before as well, Indian cricketers enjoy coming to Pakistan. You can improve relationships through sports but if you don’t want to improve them then they will remain the same.”

Earlier it was reported that India and Pakistan might soon play bilateral series against each other.

According to a national news outlet,

“India and Pakistan might soon get involved in bilateral cricket series again with a possibility of the six-day window for a three-match T20I series later in the year.”

It should be mentioned here that the last bilateral series between the neighboring countries was held in 2012-13.

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Shahid Afridi extends a jocular reply to Chris Gayle’s birthday greeting

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Everyone’s favourite and Pakistan Cricket Team’s former captain Shahid Afridi is celebrating his 44th birthday on March 1 (today).

Taking to Twitter, Boom Boom Afridi extends thankfulness to his fans for all the lovely wishes and prayers.

“Thank you very much for all the lovely birthday wishes – 44 today! My family and my fans are my biggest assets. Really enjoying my stint with Multan and hope to produce match-winning performances for all MS fans,” Lala wrote.

A number of national and international fellow cricketers extend birthday greetings for the cricket legend.

However, the Universe Boss Chris Gayle also jumped in to wish Afridi to which he gave a witty reply to Gayle on Twitter.

“Happy birthday Boom Boom. #Legend wishes you many more,” he wrote.

To which Lala replied, “Chris thank u bro. Luckily u not here in Psl otherwise bowlers could have struggled bit more if you were here.”

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