The ex captain of Pakistani cricket team, Shahid Afridi said that it is great honor for him to lead the world IX.
The popular and leading Pakistani cricketer said that it is great honor for him to lead the ICC World IX and the T20 match being played at Lords on 31 May 2018 will be for the great cause. He said that he tries his best to contribute in the noble cause and such activity will empower his passion.
Shahid Khan Afridi
He said that the fans will come to watch this match and they would get the enjoyment from this match and the players of both teams are ready to play this match with full passion.
“It’s a great honour to be leading the ICC World XI side, that too for such a good cause. I’m sure all the players from either side are looking forward to the match with great enthusiasm and people will get to see some high-quality cricket on Thursday.”
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) May 29, 2018
Shahid Afridi will have the chance to get 100 wickets in the international T20 matches and get the honor of the first bowler two years after getting retirement from the international cricket. If Afridi will get three wickets in this match, then he will become the first bowler of the world, who will get 100 wickets in the international cricket. This match is being conducted in order to raise the funds for the restoration of the cricket stadiums, which are being affected by the thunderstorm. This match is given the status of the international match and it will be the first chance that a player will get this milestone two years after his retirement.
NEWS: Shahid Afridi will captain the ICC World XI in the absence of Eoin Morgan.
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