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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.”

Javed Miandad is legend of cricket but he used very harsh words on TV for long time. He made personal attack on me for no reason1/2
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 9, 2016

I tolerated for long time but every person has a limit, sad that Javed Miandad was making personal attacks for long time2/2
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 9, 2016

I regret what I said to a senior but of course I had to eventually react to his behaviour.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 9, 2016

COMMENTS (16)

Krish | 8 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 | 8 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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Haji Atiya | 8 years ago | Reply @F Khan: Those same qualities which Imran Khan is supposed to possess...? No, I believe this is some sort of genetic trait or rather flaw our Pushtun brethren carry with them.

Pakistani | 8 years ago | Reply Shahid Afridi is an example of how media turns someone who is a below par cricketer into a star and gives him the courage to question someone like Javed Miandad, a true legend and a class cricketer. Afridi should thank his stars that he was born in Pakistan otherwise he would have never made into any professional side even as a 12th man.

tanveer abdalla | 8 years ago | Reply its very hard to believe that Lala will not playing anymore and its very sad movement to hear about that.. the person who serve the nation for two decade he deserve the farewell match or either if any chance to get him in the national team i wish... one of the good pitch heater player ever seen..

Pakistan Zindabad | 8 years ago | Reply I am a huge fan of Miandad, as huge his status is. But on this occassion, Afridi is right.

Ejaz khan | 8 years ago | Reply Miandad started it all. he should have thought what he say and about whom he say. Afridi is always been an agressor. I condemnd afridis statements but miandad also shall leave in his socks.

Kulbhushan yadav | 8 years ago | Reply Pakistanis are known for low ball attacks at each other in public. No surprises.

Imran | 8 years ago | Reply no comparison between two Afridi is a star while Miandad is an legend. Their are values & respect that Afridi should show as he tends to show up as preacher.

Parvez | 8 years ago | Reply If Afridi was not bothered about money, why did he always bother about his TV image while playing.....and played cricket in his style for his image and not for the team.

F Khan | 8 years ago | Reply After reading what Miandad and Afridi said about each other I can say that education and good up-bringing are two great virtues.

Saeed Masood | 8 years ago | Reply Its a shame two heros are undoing each other...

Haji Atiya | 8 years ago | Reply Afridi is neither "swashbuckling" nor is he an altruist; he is now merely a has been as Miandad rightly put it.

Saeed | 8 years ago | Reply Afridi.... you are a victim of your own stardom... you should have retired decently after world cup...

Aqeel | 8 years ago | Reply Miandad shows more class in one inning that afridi has shown in his 500 international matches or so he has played. Afridi reminds me of Peter Pan. The boy who never grew up.

Disgusting | 8 years ago | Reply An unbecoming conduct by both. Miandad started it but Afridi instead of just brushing it aside responded. Remember both are uneducated persons so one expects such silly exchanges. There is,no doubt however that money has always been close to Miandad's heart.

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