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Shahid Afridi
Tue, March 22 2011
Shahid Afridi ‘not thinking of India yet’
By Kuldip Lal
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is not concerned about a possible World Cup semi-final showdown against India, saying his immediate focus was on beating the West Indies. Pakistan start firm favourites in Wednesday's quarter-final against Darren Sammy's men at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium after topping Group A with five wins in six matches.
Sun, March 20 2011
Pakistan end Australia’s unbeaten run, take top spot
By Shahid Hashmi
Paceman Umar Gul claimed three victims as Pakistan beat Australia by four wickets on Saturday, ending the defending champions' unbeaten 34-match World Cup run and capturing top spot in Group A.
Fri, March 14 2014
Shahid Afridi’s Pakistan team is an irresistible force… when in the mood
Pakistan once again proved that they are a highly unpredictable side.
Fri, March 18 2011
Pakistan are ready to take on Australia, claims Afridi
By Shahid Hashmi
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has vowed to unleash a surprise assault on defending champions Australia in their eagerly-anticipated World Cup Group A clash on Saturday. Both teams have a chance to top the group and face a relatively weaker team from Group B in their quarter-finals, with Pakistan on eight points from five matches and Australia nine from five.
Fri, March 18 2011
Afridi backs Shoaib Akhtar’s decision to quit
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi says Shoaib Akhtar's announcement that he will retire from international cricket after the World Cup will not affect the team when they play Australia on Saturday. Akhtar announced that he will quit after the World Cup, ending a colourful and controversial 14-year career amid criticism his decision was ill-timed coming midway through the tournament.
Mon, March 14 2011
Shahid Afridi confident of quarter-final berth
By Shahid Hashmi
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is positive of wrapping up a World Cup quarter-final spot on Monday despite another twist in the ongoing Akmal brothers soap opera. Pakistan's build-up to the game against Zimbabwe has been dominated by Kamran and Umar Akmal
Sun, March 13 2011
Shahid Afridi backs Akmal brothers
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said Sunday that struggling wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal and his younger brother Umar would play against Zimbabwe on Monday.
Thu, March 10 2011
Kamran should not be made scapegoat for defeat: Afridi
By Shahid Hashmi
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said that blundering wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal will not be made a scapegoat and fans should expect a traditional World Cup rollercoaster ride.
Sat, July 05 2014
Kamran Akmal – a glove affair comes unstuck!
Kamran Akmal has patented his dropped catches.
Wed, March 09 2011
Shahid Afridi vows to learn from NZ loss
By Shahid Hashmi
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Wednesday urged his team to learn the lessons of the 110-run defeat against New Zealand.