By India Today Sports Desk: Former England pacer Stuart Broad lauded Shaheen Shah Afridi and known as the Pakistani speedster “one of my favourite bowlers”. Shaheen, who’s presently taking part in for Welsh Fire within the 2023 version of the Hundred Men’s competitors, was interviewed by Broad and veteran Indian wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik earlier than Friday’s match towards Southern Brave on the Rose Bowl in Southampton.
Shaheen made his debut within the Hundred two days in the past towards the Manchester Originals on the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. The left-armer picked up wickets along with his first two deliveries, dismissing the skilled Phil Salt and Laurie Evans. On the again of his spell, the Fire beat the Originals by 9 runs in a rain-curtailed 40-ball match.
Broad, who not too long ago signed off after taking part in the ultimate Ashes Test at KIA Oval, praised Shaheen for the vitality he bowls with. Interestingly, Shaheen performed for the Nottinghamshire Outlaws within the T20 Blast earlier this 12 months. Broad, born in Nottingham, has been part of the Outlaws for a few years.
“Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of my favourite bowlers to watch in the world. He has got such a great presence about him when he runs in, and I love bowlers run in with energy and vibrancy to their run up,” Broad was quoted as saying to Sky Sports.
“He has got such a natural skill – the way that ball swings back into the right-handers is such a pleasure to watch. And he represented the Notts Outlaws this summer, which is close to my heart. He’s one of the bowlers I admire hugely, and I want to see him do well,” he added.
After the Hundred, Shaheen is about to participate within the Asia Cup, which is scheduled to happen from August 30 to September 17 in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Shaheen can also be anticipated to play a key function when Pakistan play within the World Cup 2023 to be held on Indian soil.
