Shahid Afridi: Afghanistan’s T20 World Cup Victory Shouldn’t Shock Anyone
Shahid Afridi, the 2009 World Cup winner, praised Afghanistan for their impressive journey
Shahid Afridi, the 2009 World Cup winner, praised Afghanistan for their impressive journey to the semi-finals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. He highlighted Afghanistan’s victories over strong teams like New Zealand, Australia, and Bangladesh, emphasizing their teamwork, composure under pressure, and positive mindset. Afridi particularly commended players like Rashid Khan, who has excelled as both a bowler and captain, along with other key performers such as Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Afridi expressed confidence in Afghanistan’s potential to win the tournament, citing their ability to handle high-pressure situations and urging them to focus on one game at a time. Reflecting on his own memorable semi-final performance in 2009, Afridi looked forward to seeing a new finalist emerge between Afghanistan and South Africa, praising South Africa’s match-winners like Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje, and Kagiso Rabada.
He also anticipated an exciting semi-final between India and England, highlighting standout performances from players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for India, and Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, and Jos Buttler for England. Afridi concluded by expressing joy at seeing new teams challenge established cricketing giants, believing Afghanistan’s success would inspire cricket’s growth globally, including in emerging nations like the United States.
