While Ajmal, the top-ranked spinner in the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings in both Tests and One-day Internationals (ODI), said that he was confident of playing till the 2015 World Cup, he felt that it was his responsibility to prepare his replacement.
“I hope by the time I am ready to walk out, another Ajmal would be ready to take my place,” the 34-year-old told ESPNcricinfo. “It’s my responsibility to do so. Pakistan has very talented players and there is no dearth of spin bowlers.”
Ajmal made his Test debut at the age of 31 but has quickly established a reputation of being the best in the business. “Age definitely plays a role but I have no regret for being late into international cricket. It’s also a matter of fitness that can extend a player’s life. I am optimistic that I can play at least till the 2015 World Cup.”
Published in The Express Tribune, April 16th, 2012.
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Facts speak louder than emotions. Any cricketer who is not a test player cannot be a complete cricketer. Afridi is not a test cricketer in any sense of the word, excellence comes after that. Therefore in cricket history, he will never be mentioned as a great cricketer. Secondly, as a senior most player and fatherly figure he did not fulfill his duty when under his watch, our most precious Gem (Mohammad Amir) was stolen by evil forces and he didn't do anything.
Saeed Ajmal well said--- Dosra is quite obvious now- Try to create a Thisra. I hope he surpass the dosra in his performance.
@Ch. Allah Daad chaudry do you know who has won most matches for pakistan?wasim,waqar,shoaib,razzaq.no its afridi with most man of the match awards.i would like to suggest that get your facts right before making personel and stupid comments and hhh vaccum appears to be in your head which is visible by the fact that you are approving a stupid
Chaaaa gay baii Ajmall ...but for that you will have to wait atleast 18 years ...
@Ch. Allah Daad: Ch sb if you dont follow circket properly plz dont make stupid comments
@Ch. Allah Daad: You forgot to mention, the vacuum will be in Afridi's head :p
We wish him best of luck and thank him on his promise, also we thank Afridi that he did not prepare another Afridi. There will be no vaccum when Afridi leaves.