After the win, Afridi said that the standard of cricket being played by the Men in Blue has been “exceptionally high” in the ongoing tournament and credited the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) for equipping youngsters with pressure-handling techniques.
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. (photo: Twitter/@SAfridiOfficial)
Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi praised the Indian team after they outplayed Pakistan in the most awaited World Cup clash at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester on Sunday.
Getting an invitation to bat first, Team India posted a total of 336-5 in 50 overs and were quite clinical to crush Pakistan by 89 runs by DLS method in a rain-affected game.
After the win, Afridi said that the standard of cricket being played by the Men in Blue has been “exceptionally high” in the ongoing tournament and credited the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) for equipping youngsters with pressure-handling techniques.
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“Congratulations to BCCI on a well deserved win today. The standard of cricket being played has been exceptionally high and credit goes to IPL for not only helping identify and harness talent, but also in equipping younger players with pressure handling techniques [sic],” tweeted Afridi.
Congratulations to @BCCI on a well deserved win today. The standard of cricket being played has been exceptionally high & credit goes to IPL for not only helping identify & harness talent, but also in equipping younger players with pressure handling techniques #CWC19 #PAKVIND https://t.co/MfiwQxwjrK
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 16, 2019
Earlier, legendary speedster Wasim Akram also praised BCCI for investing on India’s first-class cricket.
“Indian cricket invested everything in their first class cricket over the years. And we in Pakistan have hardly done anything for our first-class cricket,” said Akram while commentating during Sunday’s marquee clash which eventually turned out to be a one-sided affair.
“We (Pakistan) have been changing it every year. Our first-class cricket has been run by some random journalist for some odd reason and why for so many years,” he added.
This was Pakistan’s seventh defeat to the hands of India in as many matches played between them so far at the quadrennial event.
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