Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi’s career took yet another U-turn as he backtracked on his demand for a farewell match, and stated that he has not thought about retirement just as yet, according to PTI on Sunday.
The 36-year-old Afridi, who has represented his country in 398 One-Day Internationals and 98 Twenty20 Internationals, stepped down as Pakistan skipper in the shortest format of the game after the World Twenty20 earlier in the year.
Reports had emerged in September that Afridi had asked the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman for a farewell match. But the flamboyant all-rounder played down those remarks. “I have played 20 years of international cricket for Pakistan and not the PCB. And I am not dependent on anyone for a match. The love and support I have got and get from my well-wishers and fans is enough reward for me,” Afridi said.
The swashbuckling all-rounder also put an end to speculations about his retirement, making himself available for selection. Afridi has not played for Pakistan since stepping down as T20 captain, “I don’t think my career is over and I am enjoying myself and I will continue to play at the highest level. As far as Pakistan selection is concerned that is for the selectors to decide,” Afridi added.
