Sachinism Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 On the same day when Waqar Younis quit as national coach, Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistan captain who had retired conditionally , said he wants to return to the national side, but only if Pakistan make changes to the team management which satisfy him. "My heart bleeds to play for Pakistan and I am dying to play for my country. I even wanted to go to Zimbabwe and hopefully at the right time I will make a comeback to the team," he told Geo TV. "They need to bring in more sensible and good people into the team management and if that happens I will reconsider my decision to retire. I have been moved by the support shown to me by the people. I owe them a lot." Afridi and Waqar had been at loggerheads during Pakistan's tour of the West Indies, during which Afridi captained the ODI side to a 3-2 series victory. In his report on the tour, Waqar had called Afridi immature and questioned his discipline. Waqar, however, said that he quit as coach only due to personal and health reasons and that he had no differences with anyone. Though Afridi himself quit the game due to differences with the board and management over his axing as ODI captain, he said that if Waqar did have issues with anyone in the board or team, he should have worked them out. "I don't know [the reasons for Waqar's resignation] but I feel if he had any issues he should have faced them. He didn't look to have health problems to me, but now if that has changed I don't know about that." The PCB in a release insisted Waqar's resignation had nothing to do with a rift between him and the board or the selection committee. Waqar has maintained the same. "It is unfortunate that these stories appeared despite the fact that I presented myself to media and talked in detail on the reasons of my resignation," he said. "Working with the Pakistan team is an honour and I enjoyed being part of it. I have my personal reasons to resign and all the stories about my differences with anyone are absolutely incorrect." Waqar also said that picking young players was the way ahead for Pakistan. "It is good that a young side has been announced for the Zimbabwe tour. It is good to see youngsters in the side and there will always be criticism but sooner or later at some time you need to induct new players. "If you don't find replacements at the right time than you face the problems that India is now facing. If you look at India's case they have not inducted youngsters at the right time and they are in a bad state in England. Unfortunately we are not getting any international cricket at home so how do you try out your new players, especially those who have performed well in domestic cricket." Pakistan's team management has seen a complete shake-up in the last month, with manager Intikhab Alam being removed and the assistant coach being changed as well. http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan/content/current/story/528987.html
NareshK Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 "My heart bleeds to play for Pakistan and I am dying to play for my country. I even wanted to go to Zimbabwe and hopefully at the right time I will make a comeback to the team," he told Geo TV. "They need to bring in more sensible and good people into the team management and if that happens I will reconsider my decision to retire. I have been moved by the support shown to me by the people. I owe them a lot." He can bleed for a while because he has a big one.:giggle:
Jayaram_IND Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Do pakistani players know the meaning of retirement?
Misu243 Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Seriously though Cricket wouldn't be the same without Afridi. I just wish he stops all the side drama...stupid interviews...and plays consistently without any bullcrap. His team needs it right now..
Ultimate_Game Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 I am surprised it took him so long :haha:
Hell Raiser Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 Normal services resume in land of pure and big heart people.
Rightarmfast Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 He can bleed for a while because he has a big one.:giggle: +1 :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: On a serious note, Afridi needs to focus and just play..Too bad for Pakistan Shoaib is not there . These 2 could have led the way for them
Dravid Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 can he play for India please? some1 moar retarded then sir afretard himself:hysterical:
james Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 some1 moar retarded then sir afretard himself:hysterical: He's better than the **** India have mate, oviously you are the retarded one, look at your spelling. And your retarded to think he is no better than the players India have.
jaggadaku Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 He's better than the **** India have mate, oviously you are the retarded one, look at your spelling. And your retarded to think he is no better than the players India have. But Sir Afretard doesn't like playing test cricket
CSK Fanatic Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 I dont know why he said I dont wanna play tests when he was senior player in team and captain, In India all IPL player desire to be in Test team, this retard kicked test place just coz it doesnt suit his temperament. He is so weird.
bulbul Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 can he play for India please? why ? at least Rain plays 29 and 14 balls..this guy wont last more than 2 balls each...
Spiderguy252 Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 He can bleed for a while because he has a big one.:giggle: :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: EPIC! Anyway, don't blame him for going and coming back repeatedly. The sole idea of Pakistani cricket is to provide decent entertainment for the rest of us. :two_thumbs_up:
Utalk Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: EPIC! Anyway, don't blame him for going and coming back repeatedly. The sole idea of Pakistani cricket is to provide decent entertainment for the rest of us. :two_thumbs_up: I am sorry to say team India has provided us plenty of entertainment this summer. This will last for a long time.
Spiderguy252 Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 I am sorry to say team India has provided us plenty of entertainment this summer. This will last for a long time. Doesn't beat last year's blockbuster, unfortunately. Starring Asif and all the other muppets.
ali0786 Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 why ? at least Rain plays 29 and 14 balls..this guy wont last more than 2 balls each... Yeah but Raina playing 29 balls and 14 balls still scores 0... Afridi will at least hit a 4 or 6 in the 2 balls he faces :giggle:
Manny_Pacquiao Posted August 22, 2011 Posted August 22, 2011 was looking through some of the old cartoons and found this:
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