Pakistan v India: Shahid Afridi Suggests His Boys to Stay Away From TV News
In order to avoid the pressure Pakistan cricket team will be facing when it encounters India in Mohali, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482, the skipper of the green shirts has asked his boys to stay away from television news.
The fervour surrounding http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755-India battle is increasing with each passing moment. With the Indian media particularly dwelling upon “cricket diplomacy” in context to strengthening mutual relations between the neighbouring countries, the match is driving the spectators on both sides of the borders into frenzy.
With the intention to avoid any distraction just ahead of the crucial encounter, Afridi has suggested his players to stay away from the news and talk shows that have been discussing their match.
Revealing his own strategy to overcome the buzz,Afridi, while talking to the reporters said, “The media here has created hype around our World Cup semifinal against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 but I’m not watching it. Whenever they start flashing some story about the match, I just change the channel and go to something else. I have no time for it.”
In an attempt to waive off the pressure upon his boys, the skipper emphasized it was not a war, and only a big cricket match and thus, his focus is entirely on the play. Furthermore, the skipper went on to reveal that he had asked his boys to stay away from watching news or discussions in televisions shows as this could distract them from the game.
With already 21 wickets to his credit, Afridi has emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the ongoing World Cup and has truly been leading the team from the front. Despite being good with the ball, Afridi has had issues with the bat. However, in order to share the burden with his team, the captain is expected to perform with the bat only to ensure his team’s success against the hosting rivals.
Afridi admitted he was aware of his responsibilities as captain and a senior player of the team, and was determined to play Wednesday’s match with greater responsibility.
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