‘Shaheen Shah Afridi Is One Of My Favourite Bowler’: Stuart Broad ‘Admires’ Pakistan Pacer

'Shaheen Afridi Is One Of My Favourite Bowler': Broad 'Admires' Pak Pacer

FORMER England speedster Stuart Broad lavished huge paise on Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi called him one of his ‘favorite bowlers’. Shaheen is currently playing in The Hundred representing the franchise Welsh Fire.

Shaheen made a memorable debut in the tournament as in his debut match the pacer picked up wickets with his first two deliveries, dismissing the experienced Phil Salt and Laurie Evans.

Broad who announced his retirement after the recently concluded Ashes 2023 lavished praise on Shaheen’s presence. Broad also said that he want to see Shaheen Afridi doing well.

“Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of my favourite bowlers to watch in the world. He has got such a great presence about him when he runs in, and I love bowlers run in with energy and vibrancy to their run up,” Broad was quoted as saying to Sky Sports.

“He has got such a natural skill – the way that ball swings back into the right-handers is such a pleasure to watch. And he represented the Notts Outlaws this summer, which is close to my heart. He’s one of the bowlers I admire hugely, and I want to see him do well,” he added.

After this tournament, Shaheen Shah Afridi will play in the Asia Cup 2023 which will be played in Sri Lanka and Pakistan starting from August 30 to September 17. Where Pakistan will face Nepal for the opner clash which will be played in Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan.

After Asia Cup Shaheen Shah Afridi will play in the ODI World Cup 2023 which will be played in India starting from October 5 and the first match will be played in Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.