Re: Afridi 5000 Runs 200 Wkts: Pakistan Cricket Back in Groove
Well, Mohammad Hafeez has a bowling average of 32.47 as opposed to Afridi's 35.38 / wicket. So I certainly doubt that his bowling alone is good enough for him to be chosen for any 'TOP' ODI side.
Firstly, Afridi's bowling has improved tremendously in the latter part of his career, and thus eventually his average will be fine by the end of his career. Secondly, how many matches has Hafeez played as compared to Afridi? Third, I do not like comparing averages of bowlers; can you get the strike rate for both bowlers and compare them again (Hafeez might edge out again but that's because of the less number of games he has played). Fourth point, just to vent out some frustration, Hafeez is an even worse bat than Afridi :o . Thank you.