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India Deserved to Win T20 World Cup: Shaheen Afridi
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India Deserved to Win T20 World Cup: Shaheen Afridi

In a recent statement, Pakistan's star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi acknowledged India's deserved victory in T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa. Match, held in Barbados, saw India, led by captain Rohit Sharma, secure a hard-fought win by 7 runs, marking their second T20 world cup in 17 years. Reflecting on final, Shaheen Afridi expressed his admiration for India's consistent performance throughout the game. "I watched the match and enjoyed it. Both teams played well, but handling pressure is key," he remarked. He credited India for their excellent cricket and affirmed their merit in clinching title. Shaheen Afridi also addressed Pakistan's early exit from the tournament during league stage, emphasizing the need to address weaknesses. "Strong teams evolve through a process. ...
Indian Fans Urged Shaheen Afridi ‘Not to Perform Against India’
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Indian Fans Urged Shaheen Afridi ‘Not to Perform Against India’

Ahead of eagerly awaited India-Pakistan match in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Indian fans were seen having a friendly chat with Pakistan’s star bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi. This friendly encounter happened at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, where the two rival teams will face each other on Sunday, June 9. Ninth edition of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, hosted in USA and West Indies, has already provided fans with some thrilling matches. Surprisingly, associate nations like USA and Canada have won against full-member teams Pakistan and Ireland, respectively. Afghanistan and Bangladesh have also made headlines by beating strong teams like New Zealand and Sri Lanka. A viral video on social media shows an Indian family taking pictures with Shaheen Shah Afridi. During...