Afridi tears into Miandad

The former captain slams Javed Miandad over his farewell match, terming the legend a man who is ‘always after...


Our Correspondent October 09, 2016
Cricketer Shahid Afridi with former Pakistani coach Javed Miandad. PHOTO: AFP

KARACHI: Whether on or off the field, Shahid Afridi has the charisma of making headlines.

The former captain slammed on Sunday Javed Miandad over his farewell match, terming the legend a man who is ‘always after money’.

“Money has always been an issue with Miandad. That is the difference him and Imran Khan,” said Afridi during the launch of ‘Cricket Corner’, a book by Daily Express’ Sports Editor Saleem Khaliq.

Afridi was replying to a query by a reporter who quoted Miandad as saying ‘that Afridi wants a farewell match only for the money'.

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The issue of Afridi’s farewell match has been doing the rounds after the swashbuckling all-rounder said he deserved a match to say his good-byes to cricket.

Miandad reacted by saying that Afridi was no longer a superstar.

“Afridi is no longer in demand, which is why he his making such remarks. As far as the difference between me and Imran Khan is concerned, fans know more about it and they are the better judge.”

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Afridi, whose international cricket seems to be over amid the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) reluctance to give him a farewell match, said he will continue to play first-class cricket as well as T20 leagues.

“Honestly, I am not desperate to get my farewell match. The love I have gotten from fans over the years are the biggest earnings in my entire career,” he said.



Regrets statement

The former skipper regretted his statement but said since 'Miandad was making personal attacks', he had to react.

“Javed Miandad is legend of cricket but he used very harsh words on TV for [a] long time. He made personal attack on me for no reason,” tweeted Afridi.  “I regret what I said to a senior but of course I had to eventually react to his behaviour.”







 

COMMENTS (16)

Krish | 7 years ago | Reply Despite not being on best of terms, Indians feel for Afridi. Everyone needs money and a little extra that comes is welcome. Cricketers have a short career and sponsorship money too dries up with time. Maindad has enough and more and should have shown restraint. Therefore I support Afridi in this issue.
Rahul | 7 years ago | Reply @Kulbhushan yadav: "Pakistanis are known for low ball attacks at each other in public. No surprises" Yeah I remember Rameez Raja and Mohammed Yousuf abusing each other on live TV. No class. And they want to teach manners to others.
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