Despite World T20 debacle, Afridi receives warm welcome at Karachi airport
Fans cheer 'Boom Boom Afridi' as the 36-year-old arrives at Jinnah International airport
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After Pakistan’s exit from World T20, skipper Shahid Afridi who arrived home on Monday was given a warm reception by his fans.
In a video posted on social media, the 36-year-old can be seen arriving at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi as fans and supporters chant “Boom Boom Afridi”.
I'm not fit to be Pakistan skipper: Afridi
Previously, Afridi had delayed his arrival and opted to stay in Dubai, while the rest of the squad arrived in Lahore on Sunday.
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The rest of the national team had received a hostile reception at Lahore airport after their dismal performance at World T20.
World T20: Men in green receive hostile reception at Lahore airport
Men in green were knocked out from the Super 10s round of World T20 on Friday after facing their third consecutive defeat in the tournament. Cricket fans showed their anger at Allama Iqbal International airport, booing the squad with chants of ‘losers, losers,’ and ‘shame, shame’.
In a video posted on social media, the 36-year-old can be seen arriving at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi as fans and supporters chant “Boom Boom Afridi”.
I'm not fit to be Pakistan skipper: Afridi
Previously, Afridi had delayed his arrival and opted to stay in Dubai, while the rest of the squad arrived in Lahore on Sunday.
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The rest of the national team had received a hostile reception at Lahore airport after their dismal performance at World T20.
World T20: Men in green receive hostile reception at Lahore airport
Men in green were knocked out from the Super 10s round of World T20 on Friday after facing their third consecutive defeat in the tournament. Cricket fans showed their anger at Allama Iqbal International airport, booing the squad with chants of ‘losers, losers,’ and ‘shame, shame’.