Wednesday, 10 February 2016

Afridi’s reputation in the media is misleading, says Andy Flower

Shahid Afridi might be a polarizing figure in Pakistan yet Peshawar Zalmi colleague mentor Andy Flower says the ostentatious all-rounder is 'misjudged'. 

Afridi, 35, was as of late included in an on-air spat with a writer amid a public interview in Lahore in which the Pakistan T20 captain termed an inquiry postured to him 'pitiable'. 

Pakistan T20 skipper's straight-shooting conduct set off a challenge by the news groups covering the question and answer session. 

Blossom however trusts that Afridi is an altogether different individual from how he is depicted in the media. 

"Shahid is an amazing pioneer and he is a gentleman whom different players take after," said Flower. 

"I know him genuinely well playing against him for a long time, however notorieties can now and again be misdirecting." 

"The things you read in the daily papers can be deceiving once in a while," Flower includes. 

The Peshawar Zalmi administration group additionally comprises of previous Pakistan quick bowler Mohammad Akram, whose organization with Afridi as per Flower has functioned admirably for the group. 

"We get on exceptionally well and there is a decent simple air about the way Akram joins with Afridi," says the previous England mentor. 

"Akram and Afridi are two great pioneers and supplement one another. Two brilliant exhibitions, it's the begin of the competition however it's an incredible begin," he includes. 

Blossom underscores that the PSL would advantage Pakistan simply like the Indian Premier League (IPL) helped India locate various gifted players. 

"It's pleasant to see some superb abroad players, however I think this competition will be useful for Pakistan adolescents in the way the IPL has profited Indian cricket," he said 

"I think they are blending their own worldwide players with some abroad players and that will give them a considerable measure of certainty."

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