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Shahid Afridi wants fans to pray for the team’s success in World T20 - Cricket News Update

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Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistan captain, has asked fans to pray for the team’s success when they begin their World T20 campaign in Sri Lanka.
The flamboyant all-rounder was speaking to the media, following his side’s comprehensive defeat in the final T20I against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 in Dubai.
The hosts were swept aside after a masterful all-round performance from the visitors following successive defeats in the opening two matches.
The Aussies were sent in to bat first and piled up 168/7 thanks to a brilliant opening partnership off 111 between http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558 (47). The Green Shirts in response were bundled out for a paltry 74, suffering their biggest defeat in the
T20 internationals.
"It is disappointing that we couldn't complete a clean sweep of the T20 series today but we need to now focus on the World Cup," said Afridi.
The swashbuckling batsman however, feels confident that his side is capable enough to clinch their second World T20 title."We have the ability to do well in the World Cup and people must keep faith in the players and pray for our success," he added.
Afridi was part of the triumphant Pakistani side at Lord’s which defeated Sri Lanka in the final of the 2009 edition. His heroics with both, bat and the ball led his side to victory as he was declared ‘Man-of-the-Match’ in both, semi-final and the final.
While retaining his faith in the leadership skills of Captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 despite Monday’s defeat.
"He has done a good job and led the team well but we need the support and prayers of our people who must not be disappointed with today's result," he added.
The right-hander was has been suffering a batting slump of late but remains hopeful in turnaround his form in the forthcoming cricket event after working extensively with coach http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Davenell-Frederick-Whatmore-c52571.
"Whatmore is helping me out a lot and I know my batting will be equally important in the coming months," he said.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Bangladesh-c747 and will play their first match against the Kiwis in September 23 at Pallekele.
 

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