Follow UsShaheen Shah Afridi has been one of the most exciting pace bowling talents to have come out of Asia in the last decade or so, but after the initial highs of his career, he has seen quite a steep downfall where injury mismanagement issues have led to his pace getting dropped over time.
However, he looks to be back in rhythm after a long time in the recently concluded Tri-series against Afghanistan and the UAE, and also the bilateral series against the West Indies prior to that.
Speaking ahead of Pakistan’s campaign in the Asia Cup, former Pakistan skipper and pacer Wasim Akram hyped up the pacer who’s back on his way on the cricket field.
“Shaheen Shah Afridi is definitely back into his rhythm. I saw him just recently. He was sprinting in every ball and was bowling at 140ks, and that is good enough for me,” Akram said, as quoted by India Today.
“I want Shaheen to concentrate on his bowling and batting. He is still a young man. He gets angry very quickly, upset very quickly. He has to learn and move on quickly. He needs to have tunnel vision, focus, and let things settle themselves.”
Shaheen’s performance will be crucial in the Asia Cup, especially against the India side on September 14 when both sides meet each other for the first time in the tournament.