http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482 says he is in fit form – Cricket News Update
Having finally earned his much talked about comeback on the Pakistani limited overs squad, the country’s heartthrob, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-c89347 ‘Boom Boom’ Afridi, says that he is in good form and is fit to put up an imposing show for the for the Men in Green when the face
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 in the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series opening match, set to begin on November 11, 2011, at Dubai.
Afridi’s inclusion on the national squad was announced soon after he met up with the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 Cricket Board’s (PCB) newly found Chairman, Zaka Ashraf, on Wednesday, in Lahore – a rendezvous which finally came out with fortunate results for the nation’s star
all-rounder.
Previously, Afridi had been estranged from the Pakistani limited overs squad due to the lingering conflict with former coach http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ijaz-Butt-c64128 – who suspended Afridi’s contract and slammed the former Captain, after
stating the he will never let the cricketer play for Pakistan till he is in command.
However, for the relieved charismatic cricketer, the whole journey had been tough for him, but is now glad to join his team for the upcoming assignment in UAE.
“It’s obviously very tough to be out in such a manner. It indeed was a very difficult time and I am happy that I am back,” Afridi said. “I am strong, fit and in good shape to cover the wild period I had lost during the time of retirement”.
“I was well backed up and supported by the seniors in the team and also by Misbah, which is really good. Now I am ready to contribute in the team as a senior player,” he added.
As for his meeting with the new PCB Chairman, Afridi admitted that the rendezvous turned out to be quite positive for him, and that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ashraf-c46397 was a very co-operative person.
The all-rounder also added that despite not being a cricketer, the Chairman, who is also billed as one of Pakistan’s finest bankers, knew all the matters revolving around the team’s dressing room.
However, Afridi will once again be seen with his hard-hitting talent and fine control over his spin bowling capabilities – having already been occupied with some thorough domestic cricketing during his 5 months away from the national team.
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