Pakistan down Sri Lanka in one-off T20

Source: Getty Images Misbah-ul-Haq's steady hand and some lusty blows from Shahid Afridi secured Pakistan's five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the lone Twenty20 International …

Written on November 26, 2011 | Posted in International, Pakistan, US, ad, afridi, twenty20, unlmitie

Misbah and Afridi edge over the line for Pakistan

Shahid Afridi bludgeoned two sixes and 14 runs off the penultimate over from Dilhara Fernando as Pakistan chased down 141 with the balls to spare. Misbah had added 46 for fourth wicket with Asad …

Written on November 25, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, Shahid AFridi, UN, ad, afridi, unlmitie

Afridi says Pakistan love playing in India

Last Updated: Mar 16, 2011 COLOMBO // Shahid Afridi, the Pakistan captain, enjoys playing in India more than any foreign country and would have no problems if his squad had to compete …

Written on March 17, 2011 | Posted in 2011, Pakistan, Shahid AFridi, UN, ad, afridi, captain, india, pta, unlmitie

We’ve no fear playing in India: Afridi

COLOMBO: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi denied on Wednesday that he feared playing a World Cup quarter-final in India, insisting a potential clash between the two neighbours can help ease strained relations. “I have never said anything along the lines that we don”t want to go to India. I never said that,” said Afridi, hitting back at media reports that Pakistan wants to avoid playing their last-eight game in India. “We are here to play the World Cup, so wherever we have to play we will go and we have no fears over going to India,” said Afridi of the possibility of a mouth-watering quarter-final against their South Asian rivals at Ahmedabad. “I think a cricket match has always brought the people of both countries together and has the capacity to improve the relations between the two,” said Afridi. The relationship between the nuclear rivals has been at breaking point since the terrorist attacks on Mumbai in 2008, which New Delhi blamed on extremists based in Pakistan. Those attacks also forced India to stall bi-lateral cricket series with Pakistan, although both countries played against each other in the Champions Trophy in South Africa in 2009. Afridi said he and his team-mates have always enjoyed playing cricket in India. “I have always enjoyed cricket in India, never enjoyed anywhere more than in India, I get maximum enjoyment there,” said Afridi, whose first Test century came at Chennai in 1999. He also hit one-day cricket’’s fourth fastest century off just 45 balls, against India at Kanpur in 2005. Pakistan have eight points from their five matches and could top Group A if they beat defending champions Australia in their last match on Saturday. Afridi says his team fear no opposition. “The kind of cricket we are playing we fear no venue and no opposition, so India in India, and Australia in the last group match are no problems,” said Afridi, who played down threats from extremists groups in India. “What ever is the response, we will get to know it when we go there because we will be going there after a long time,” said Afridi. “We have played in India in worse situations,” added Afridi, referring to Pakistan’’s tour in 1999 where Hindu militants dug up the pitch in New Delhi. “For both teams, the pressure is always there and whoever handles the pressure wins the match. But before that we have an important match against Australia and I think we have the capacity to beat them,” said Afridi.

Written on March 16, 2011 | Posted in 2009, 2011, Cricket, Pakistan, Shahid AFridi, Sports, UN, US, World Cup, ad, africa, afridi, aid, australia, captain, import, india, media, pta, south asia, teams, uth

Pakistan targets Australia to top Group A

Pakistan qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals, but captain Shahid Afridi is more concerned about victory against Australia on Saturday when they will target the top spot in Group …

Written on March 15, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, Shahid AFridi, US, World Cup, afridi, australia, captain, pta, unlmitie

Pakistan book quarters berth, beating Zimbabwe

PALLEKELE: Pakistan have qualified for playing the quarterfinals in the World Cup defeating Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the rain-shortened Group A match here at the Pallekele International Stadium on Monday. Pakistan were set a Duckworth/Lewis victory target of 162 runs off 38 overs after rain interrupted play twice in a day-night match. They achieved the target for the loss of three wickets with 23 balls remaining. While openers Ahmed Shahzad (8) and captain Shahid Afridi (3) fell cheaply Mohammad Hafeez made 49. Asad Shafiq playing his first match in the World Cup made a brilliant unbeaten 78 runs while veteran Younis Khan was 13 not out. Both added 54 runs for the unbeaten fourth wicket partnership.

Written on March 14, 2011 | Posted in 2011, International, Pakistan, Shahid AFridi, Sports, UN, World Cup, Younis Khan, ad, afridi, captain, pta, zimbabwe

Pakistan openers unsure about batting tactics, says captain Afridi

Pakistan's opening batsmen are struggling in the ongoing World Cup because they are not sure whether to play their positive game or just try to survive early overs, captain Shahid Afridi has …

Written on March 14, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, Shahid AFridi, US, World Cup, afridi, captain, ngo, pta, unlmitie

Akmal brothers to play in Pak-Zimbabwe match

Pakistan's underperforming wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal and his younger brother Umar will play in the World Cup match against Zimbabwe on Monday, captain Shahid Afridi has …

Written on March 14, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, Shahid AFridi, UN, World Cup, afridi, captain, pta, unlmitie, zimbabwe

Afridi backs Akmal brothers

PALLEKELE: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said Sunday that struggling wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal and his younger brother Umar would both will play against Zimbabwe on Monday. There has been confusion over the Akmal brothers ever since the 110-run defeat against New Zealand last week, with elder brother Kamran spilling two crucial chances to dismiss century-maker Ross Taylor. Pakistan considered using Umar Akmal, Kamran’’s younger brother, as a makeshift keeper but abandoned those plans after he suffered a finger injury. There were reports in Pakistani media that Umar had feigned injury to help Kamran keep his place, speculation denied by team management. On Sunday Umar sprained his right ankle while playing football but Afridi confirmed the injury was not serious. “He (Umar) is fit, it is a light injury. He fielded today and looked better, so definitely he will play tomorrow,” said Afridi of Umar, who also took part in light practice. Afridi admitted there was no better option than going back to Kamran as wicket-keeper. “Kamran’’s performance in batting hasn”t been bad but, yes, he is struggling with his keeping. He is working very hard, and we haven”t got such an option in the squad to whom we can give a chance in this tournament. “Kamran has been working hard for four days. He has support and our confidence, he seems a better choice. I think he knows the mistakes he has committed and he will try to cover it for sure and will perform,” said Afridi. Afridi said there were no negative thoughts in the dressing room. “We are just focusing on day by day and game by game and if we win against Zimbabwe the dressing room atmosphere will be better and positive. A win always gives you confidence,” said Afridi. The skipper said he hoped his batsmen, especially the top order, did not repeat the mistakes they made in the match against New Zealand. “At the moment our plan is not to lose wickets and be positive. I have already told them to play to your strengths, like you play in domestic cricket, play like that. “Over the last couple of days the openers have worked really hard and the coaches have worked hard with them as well. The results will hopefully come and realising the importance of the match I am confident that they will perform,” said Afridi. A win for Pakistan, with six points from four matches, would take them through to the quarter-finals.

Written on March 13, 2011 | Posted in 2011, Cricket, Domestic cricket, Football, ISI, Pakistan, Shahid AFridi, Sports, UN, US, ad, afridi, aid, ban, batting, captain, cia, import, media, new zealand, pta, results, zimbabwe

Afridi worried over Pak's poor show against New Zealand, Canada

Pakistan's limited overs captain Shahid Afridi is a worried man as his team flopped miserably against New Zealand in the ongoing World Cup on Tuesday, and that they were also below par against …

Written on March 10, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, Shahid AFridi, World Cup, afridi, captain, new zealand, ngo, pta, unlmitie

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