Shahid Afridi: I will retire after Pakistan has better players than me
Shahid Afridi believes that Pakistan is not producing the kind of talent required to succeed on the international stage. The 36-year-old has reiterated his desire to continue playing the shortest format of the game, along with plans to enter politics in a candid interview with BBC Urdu.
“We always say that Pakistan has very talented cricketers. But it is not producing the sort of talent needed for international cricket. Sorry. No talent,” Afridi said told BBC Urdu.
The former Pakistan skipper, who stepped down from captaincy after his side's back-to-back horror shows in the World T20 and the Asia Cup, has snubbed rumors of his retirement, insisting that he is still better than a lot of players in the squad.
“I have never been a burden on the team. When I was part of the team I played respectfully, and when I resign I will do that respectfully too. Let’s first teach the boys to play. I wish to continue playing T20, ODI cricket, whether it is at a national or domestic level or leagues … I think I am fit for the game.” he added.
Afridi also wishes to follow the footsteps of Pakistani legend Imran Khan and enter the field of politics, which he claims that his well wishers have advised him against.
“I wish to enter politics but some well wishers and elders advise me against it,” he said.
Afridi has also backed Mohammad Amir, whose return to Lord's for the first Test against England has drawn a lot of attention saying “Goron ki to adat hai”. Afridi believes that the British media are pressurizing him, but he thinks that the young pacer will be able to handle it.
British media is putting undue pressure on Amir. But I know he's mentally v strong, I'm backing him & IA he'll do wel for Pak. Stay strong!
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 12, 2016
Watch the full interview here.
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