Afridi wants to be remembered as Pakistan's craziest cricketer.Byline: ANI Islamabad, July 14 (ANI): Pakistani all rounder Shahid Afridi Sahibzada Mohammad Shahid Khan Afridi (Urdu: صاحبزادہ محمد شاہد خان آفریدی , who is on a new high after helping his team win the Twenty20 World Cup, has said that he wants to be remembered as the country's craziest cricketer. In an interview with DawnNews, Afridi said: "I would like them to remember me as the craziest cricketer that ever played for Pakistan," Afridi said. Replying to a question about his idol, he said: "I think Viv Richards Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards, (born St John's, Antigua on 7 March 1952) is a former West Indian cricketer. Better known by his second name, Vivian or, more popularly, simply as Viv is every cricketer's idol. But there are so many cricketers that I admire like, Sachin Tendulkar “Tendulkar” redirects here. For the Marathi writer, see Vijay Tendulkar. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar pronunciation , Brian Lara, Saeed Anwar." When asked about playing for New South Wales New South Wales, state (1991 pop. 5,164,549), 309,443 sq mi (801,457 sq km), SE Australia. It is bounded on the E by the Pacific Ocean. Sydney is the capital. The other principal urban centers are Newcastle, Wagga Wagga, Lismore, Wollongong, and Broken Hill. in Australian T20 league, Afridi said that he has not been contacted by the NSW NSW New South Wales Noun 1. NSW - the agency that provides units to conduct unconventional and counter-guerilla warfare Naval Special Warfare yet, but will decide on joining the team once an offer is made. Afridi also has plans to coach players in Karachi and is in talks with the City District Government Karachi to acquire a plot where he can have a cricket ground and practice pitches. "I think it is my responsibility to share my experience and knowledge with young cricketers. Hopefully, I will start something soon." Commenting on taking on the captaincy of Pakistan T20 and ODI team, he said: "Obviously, I will be very happy to accept it. It will be a big responsibility but I am ready to take it, if offered. I will have to take it if Younis doesn't continue." (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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