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Thursday, July 7, 2011

I’m a relaxed man now,” Afridi


Shahid afridi seems to have left his tussle with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) far behind him as the former captain enjoys a successful run with his county side Hampshire. I’m a relaxed man now,” Afridi told The Express from Southampton.“The problems I went through seem to be far behind me.
I have my family around me and it’s a pleasure to be with my children during gaps in the matches. The atmosphere here is great and I am enjoying playing cricket.”


The all-rounder has claimed 13 wickets at an average of just over 6, the best among bowlers who have taken more than 10 wickets in the tournament.

“I didn’t get time to practice because of the issue with the PCB.

“The West Indies matches were the last ones I had played. But I had the confidence to do well and I am happy with the way I have performed so far.”

However, Afridi, who is yet to show his mettle with the bat in the tournament said he was also looking to improve his batting form.

“I’m working hard on improving my performance,” said the hard-hitting batsman.

“I’m not the best choice to open the innings as Hampshire have a very good opening combination.

“But I will speak to the team management about promoting me up the order.”

While the fate of foreign players signed to play the forthcoming Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL) appears bleak due to financial constraints, Afridi is considering accepting Hampshire’s offer to feature in their one-day campaign as well.

“Although I have not received an official message, I am getting hints about the SLPL’s decision to exclude foreign players.

“If this happens I will extend my county stint at Hampshire. I’ve received an offer to feature in their one-day campaign as well.”

The experienced all-rounder also looks certain to participate at this year’s Big Bash Twenty20 competition that takes place in Australia in December.

“I’m getting offers from various Australian sides,” said Afridi, who represented South Australia at the 2009 event.

“The Big Bash is also a good competition and I’m looking forward to playing there as well,” said Afridi while declining to comment on a possible return to international c
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