After Pakistan’s ODI sequence win in South Africa, former all-rounder Shahid Afridi took to social media to criticise Cricket South Africa (CSA) for releasing a number of gamers for the IPL 2021 in the midst of the three-match ODI sequence.
South Africa, taking part in with out a number of star gamers like Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje, suffered a 28-run loss within the remaining ODI on Wednesday.
The 44-year-old took to Twitter questioning CSA’s choice.
“Surprising to see @OfficialCSA allowing players to travel for IPL in the middle of a series. It is sad to see T20 leagues influencing international cricket. Some rethinking needs to be done!!” Afridi tweeted.
Surprising to see @OfficialCSA permitting gamers to journey for IPL in the midst of a sequence. It is unhappy to see T20 leagues influencing worldwide cricket. Some rethinking must be executed!! https://t.co/5McUzFuo8R
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 7, 2021
Afridi additionally congratulated his countrymen, particularly Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam who have been essential to the crew’s success within the Rainbow Nation.
“Congratulations to Pakistan on a fine series win. Great to see Fakhar follow his brilliant innings in Jo’Burg with another 100. Babar was once again all class, excellent bowling effort by all. A job well done,” wrote Afridi on Twitter.
Congratulations to Pakistan on a wonderful sequence win. Great to see Fakhar comply with his good innings in Jo’Burg with one other 100. Babar was as soon as once more all class, glorious bowling effort by all. A job effectively executed 👏👏👏 🇵🇰
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 7, 2021
Pakistan gained the primary ODI by three wickets driving on skipper Babar Azam’s century. But within the second encounter, the guests got here brief by 17 runs, regardless of Fakhar Zaman’s file knock of 193 runs. Then, Pakistan clinched the sequence 2-1 with a snug 28-run win in Centurion with the assistance of one other Fakhar ton.
The two groups are set to play 4 T20Is, ranging from April 16.
As for the South African gamers who not too long ago flew to India, they might want to full a seven-day quarantine interval and have successive COVID-19 unfavorable stories earlier than being eligible to hitch their IPL 2021 teammates within the bio-bubble.
