Discarded Afridi vows to make comeback

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Discarded Afridi vows to make comeback

ESPNcricinfo staff
May 1, 2013
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Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi has vowed to make a comeback to Pakistan’s one-day squad, claiming that he is “better than most”. He was dropped from the side for the upcoming tours of Scotland, Ireland and England for the Champions Trophy in June, along with batsman Umar Akmal and fast bowler Sohail Tanvir.
“The decision to drop me from the side is taken by the captain (Misbah-ul-Haq),” Afridi told the Daily Jang. "It isn’t a big thing if the captain does not want a player but in cricket, being in and out is a one-off thing. It happens and I will soon come back.
“I am still better than most. I know I have ample cricket left in me and I can represent Pakistan for the next few years. Players usually get dropped but I appeal to my fans to pray for me.”
Afridi, 33, had been dropped from Pakistan’s squad for the ODI series in India in December 2012, but was chosen for the trip to South Africa because of his skill as a legspinner. He failed to take a wicket in 37 overs, though, and scored 126 runs in four innings with a high score of 88. Since the start of 2012, Afridi’s taken only 15 wickets in 21 ODIs, and five of those came in one game against Afghanistan. His batting average during this period was 19. He managed to score only 70 runs and take three wickets in four matches for his domestic side last month.
“I have been training for the England tour. I want to insist once again that I will walk away before being a burden on the side but for a while I understand I have to work hard to come back,” said Afridi.
However, Afridi could be playing Twenty20 games for Hampshire this season. Due to visa issues, he was forced to miss the T20 matches for the county last year. In 2011, he had a successful stint with the county, taking 17 wickets in 10 matches at 11.17.

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Re: Discarded Afridi vows to make comeback

Its good to see him not whining (though he's still blaming misbah) but its better that he's taking it as a challenge. We all know how talented he is. Its just he's not been showing that up at all for quite a some time. Hope he proves himself and comes back quickly. We still need him :)

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Once he is not getting wicket , he dont deserve place in team

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Afridi is a fighter, unfortunately more recently, he ends up with too many wounds each time he comes out to fight.

I still think Mr. Misbah's should call it quits now after CT or the board should appoint a new ODI captain, even if it is Hafeez. And then Afridi if he can perform on domestic level may be able to come back once more..

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He has got a couple of years left in him. He can retire and comeback fresh twice.

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He should retire gracefully but doesnt looks so

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His batting was always a bonus. Bowling has lost it's bite. needs to work on it and come back strong