http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482 looks to be a role model for young guns – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 in the 4th of the 5-match ODI series, said that he wants to be a role model for the youngsters.
The former skipper guided the Men in Green to beat the Lankan side by 26 runs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, which led the side to an unassailable lead in the ODI competition.
The star all-rounder single-handedly won the Sharjah ODI for his team, scoring 75 runs on 65 balls with the help of four bounders and three sixes, and picking 5 wickets for 35 runs.
Following his outstanding and exceptional performance, the 31-year-old stated that he wants young players to perform according to their potential and talent; therefore, the senior pros should take the responsibility of guiding
the team, easing the pressure off the young guns.
“I want seniors to take more responsibility because I don't want youngsters to be told in every meeting that they must improve, so I want to set some examples for the new players,” the popular cricketer of the country said while
talking to the media.
The Khyber Agency-born batsman, who started his International career in 1996, recently made a comeback in the national side following an unpleasant row with the former chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ijaz-Butt-c64128.
However, the veteran of 329 ODIs clarified that he is all set to forget whatever happened in the recent past, and is looking forward to deliver his 100% on the field for the green shirts.
Meanwhile, the former skipper, who captained Pakistan in the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/ICC-World-Cup-2011-c100625 World Cup earlier this year, cited that he is aiming to perform consistently for the team.
“I think action speaks louder than words, a lot has been said but now I want to be a good cricketer and want to perform,” Afridi added in same interview.
In the meanwhile, the hard-hitting batsman applauded Sharjah’s crowd, and asserted that the presence of the excited spectators encouraged him to give his best.
“When you have a good atmosphere around you, then you try your best to deliver and I am overjoyed by the support in Sharjah where they cheered my singles so I was happy to put my head down initially,” he shared.
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