Shaheen Afridi (ACC Photo)
New Delhi: Pakistan’s Pace Spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi was at his lethal best in his tam’s do-or-dee super clash against Sri lanka in abu dhabi on tuesday, picking up three crucial wickets in A MUST-WIN Encounter that kept Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 Hopes Alive.After the match, a reporter asked shaheen about the scrutiny he faces whenver Pakistan meets India.“My question is that whenever there is a Pakistan-India match, Everyone is watching shaheen Afridi. But in the last 4-5 matches, shaheeen Afridi didn’t Give Such A Performance. So, in the next, IF Pakistan-India Final, Can We See Shaheen Afridi’s out-of-form form against? ” The journalist asked.Afridi Responded With a Cheeky Smile, Saying: “Are you trying to drop me? (Laugh).” “Agar shaheen Afridi Pakistan se khelega to apni jaan bhi dega. [IfShaheenAfridiplaysagainstPakistanhewillgiveuphislife”The asia cup has also witnessed Several Incidents of AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR from Pakistani Players-BOTH TOWARDS FANS FANS FANS AND OPPOSITION-And AFRID ASKED WHETHER THETHER THE GETHER Strategy by Players Such as Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan.While rauf appeared to mock Indian fans, Farhan’s Gun-Firing Celebration during the Super Four Clash on Sunday also Drew Criticism.“There is no specific plan to be aggressive, we have always been aggressive, from the time we should start playing.When asked Whether the team has discusced a possible India-pakistan final, Afridi was Quick to Downplay the Hype.“We are not in the final it, when we have a new, we will think about it,” He said.When pressed further about “What’s been going on”“Kya Chal Raha Hai?”Asked specifically about rauf and farhan’s on-field behavior, Afridi preferred not to comment directly.“Our job is to play cricket, people can think what they want. We are here to win asia cup.Reflecting on Pakistan’s Nervy Chase of 133 Against Sri Lanka, Afridi Admitted that T20 Cricket’s Unpredictable Nature Makes IT Dificult for EVRYY Player to Fire Simultaneously.“Credit to Hussain (Talat) and (Mohammad) Nawaz for handling pressure. T20 is like this only, everyone does not perform at the same time,” he said.On his own performance with bot and ball – and wheether Pakistan’s fast bowlers have underperformed – Afridi was clear about his responsibilities.“My Job is to Fulfil The Role Assigned to Me Whether it is batting or bowling.“It’s not that we are not winning, we have won but we have against bigger teams. T20 format is such that batsmen find it Easier to Hit on Good Wickets. But we should have more variation in our bowling and we are striving for that, “He added.Looking ahead to thursday’s Clash Against Bangladesh, Afridi said Pakistan would look to dominate from the very start.“Bangladesh is a good team and has played good cricket of late.
