Shahid Afridi fixed and sold cricket matches, claims Javed Miandad

10/10/2016

In a shocking accusation, Pakistan legend Javed Miandad has claimed that former Pakistan Captain Shahid Afridi “sold matches”. The verbal spat between the two has grown uglier after Miandad kicked it off with his claim that Afridi wanted a farewell match only for more money.

Javed Miandad has a habit of kicking off controversies for fun. But, this time he may have gone too far unless he has something to back him up. The legend has taken on fan favorite Shahid Afridi, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket (not for the first time) in an ongoing verbal duel that has turned ugly.

In a book launch ceremony earlier, Miandad had started it all when he said that “Afridi wanted farewell game only for money”. In response, Shahid Afridi replied saying, “money has always been an issue for Javed Miandad”.

He went on to say that "it doesn't suit a legendary cricketer like Miandad to pass such irresponsible comments,” reported Dawn.

Afridi also compared Miandad's behavior with Imran Khan and said, “This is the difference between Javed Miandad and Imran Khan”.

Following Afridi's retort, an infuriated Miandad has called 'lala' a fixer.

While talking to Pakistani news channel Samaa TV, Miandad alleged that Afridi fixed and sold cricket matches. “The whole team had fixed matches,” he claimed.

"Afridi is a son of a thief. Shahid Afridi should put his hand over his daughters' heads and proclaim that he never sold a match. I am a witness, I caught him myself.

"If there was money…I [would not have] left the team myself. I caught [match-fixers in] the whole team. Right? These people are fixers. And then they talk about money?,” he said.

Miandad also trashed Afridi's claims about his monetary problems and said, “If I had any money related issues, I wouldn’t have left the team, but I did,” said Miandad.

In the latest development, reliable sources, according to Tribune.com.pk claim that Afridi is planning to initiate legal action against Miandad once the public holidays this week come to an end. “Afridi and his lawyer are watching clips of Miandad and his allegation thoroughly, and will be sending the required legal notice on October 13 as the offices remain close on 9th and 10th of Muharram,” the source said, reported the publication.

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