Shaheen Afridi, a fast bowler for Pakistan, has advanced up the ranks since making his debut in 2018 and has established himself as one of the most effective seamers in the world. With seven wickets in his first three matches of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023, the 23-year-old is already causing mayhem. In the forthcoming ODI World Cup 2023, which will start in India on October 5, Afridi will once again prove to be essential for Pakistan.
Notably, the Pakistani pace wonder will be bowling in India for the first time. As a result, the cricketer from Khyber Agency has started making plans for the big game. Recently, Afridi disclosed that he had discussions about the Indian pitches with foreign players who had participated in the IPL.
“We had discussions with all of the foreign athletes who competed in the IPL. There may be extra assistance for spinners. We’ll get to good lengths. As the top (ODI) squad, our group is performing well. Shaheen Afridi was reported by HindustanTimes as adding, “We have prepared well.
Afridi amassed 16 wickets from five matches during the 2019 ODI World Cup, taking them out at a 14.62 average and a 4.96 economy. In the upcoming edition of the cricketing spectacle, he will be anticipating another spectacular performance.
Speaking further about his recent performance against India in the Asia Cup 2023 group stage match, Shaheen Afridi remarked that it wasn’t his greatest performance to date.
I’m not sure if this spell (4/35) ranks among my greatest ones so far. Shaheen Afridi
“Every match versus India is significant, and a lot of people watch it. Prior to participating in under-16 cricket, I used to anticipate this match as a fan. I’m not sure if this spell (4/35) ranks among my greatest ones so far. The greatest is yet to come since this is only the beginning of many more,” he continued.
With an average of 19 and an economy of 5, Afridi has taken 30 wickets in 14 ODIs since 2022. On Sunday, September 10 in Colombo, he will try to trouble the Indian top order once more in the Super 4 matchup against India for the Asia Cup 2023.
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