The all-rounder had announced his intentions to hold the match during the launch of his foundation in Karachi last month.
On Monday, Afridi said the match would now take place after the tour of Sri Lanka, which will be completed at the end of August.
“I asked for Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) permission to hold the match on a major Test venue like the Qaddafi stadium in Lahore. Due to maintenance work the board has asked us to hold the event after the Sri Lanka series,” he told The Express Tribune.
Afridi added that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, former captain Imran Khan and some prominent cricketers have confirmed their participation in the match.
“Both the prime minister and Imran Khan are set to make an appearance; the idea behind the match is to raise maximum funds for the rehabilitation of the IDPs who are going through a real ordeal due to the ongoing military operation,” he said.
Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka ends with the third One Day International (ODI) in Dambulla on August 30.
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Its a brotherly advice to arrange this match at any venue, u can have Karachi, Quetta,Peshawar, Pindi. Please do not push it in august, you the only player in current line up who have guts to proposed these type of events. Believe me all the Pakistani are behind u, we Pakistani love you a lot.
Definitely IDP's need our valuable assistance right now but I don't understand why you guys are blaming Afridi for delaying the match. Clearly mentioned in the article that “I asked for Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) permission to hold the match on a major Test venue like the Qaddafi stadium in Lahore. Due to maintenance work the board has asked us to hold the event after the Sri Lanka series,”
This IDPs relief match is proposed for a noble cause, It is not a political battle, so don't drag differences of Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan in it. PTI and PML-N supporters should take it as a friendly match. It is not the time for point scoring. Pakistani people should join hands to help internaly displaced people by the military operation in North Waziristan.
Good effort, but may be sharif will not like to face Khan
Mr Afridi, it is recommended rather suggested that you must go ahead with your match. its now or never. The IDPs need your valuable assistance now. Who has seen end of Aug. If at all Qadafi stadium isnt available. You can venture at any other ground in Lahore. Even come on street, people would follow you and open their treasures for the noble cause. I reiterate that you must do it now and prior to Eid, so that the IDPs may celebrate the Eid with an ease.
Who is stopping Afridi to hold IDP relief match???
Mr Afridi you got prize from army and you are not ready to help IDP in time of need; Mr afridi forgot old saying " A friend in need is friend indeed"