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KARACHI: Former T20 captain Shahid Afridi, while responding to a question, said “money has always been an issue for Javed Miandad”.
The all-rounder was talking to journalists in Karachi at the book launch ceremony of sports journalist Saleem Khaliq, when a reporter mentioned it to Afridi that “Javed Miandad has said that Afridi wanted farewell game only for money”.
To this Afridi responded saying, “money has always been an issue for Javed Miandad”.
He went on to say that "it doesn't suit a legendary cricketer like Miandad to pass such irresponsible comments".
Afridi said people loved him a lot and it doesn’t matter to him much whether he gets the farewell game or not.
“I will meet PCB executive committee’s chairman Najam Sethi and talk to him about what the board wants to do regarding the farewell game,” he said.
Miandad levels match fixing allegations against Afridi
Reacting on the controversial remarks passed by Shahid Afridi, legendary batsman Javed Miandad levelled match fixing allegations against Afridi.
While talking to Samaa TV, Miandad alleged that Afridi fixed matches and sold Pakistan team. “The whole team had fixed matches,” he claimed.
“If I had any money related issues, I wouldn’t have left the team, but I did,” said Miandad.
Ajay Jadeja: Afridi has not changed in 19 years, why expect now?
Last month, Afridi had asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to give him a farewell match so that he could exit international arena in a befitting manner.
Afridi, who quit ODIs last year after the 2015 50-over World Cup, says he deserves a farewell match, and he has asked the PCB to provide him with that so that he can bid goodbye to his fans.
“A farewell match is my right,” the all-rounder said while talking to a private news channel.
It may be recalled that Pakistan were eliminated from this year’s World Twenty20 after losing to India, New Zealand and Australia in the preliminary stage of the event.
Consequently, there were talks, at that time, about this being Afridi’s last T20 campaign.
When a journalist recently asked Shahid Afridi about his fitness, he was met with a typical Afridi cross bat response: “Alhamdulillah, tum jaise dus bande main abhi bhi sambhaal sakta hoon (by the grace of God, I can still take on 10 guys like you).”
In the same interview, he had expressed his desire to represent Pakistan.
By some media accounts, Afridi was in talks with chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and was seeking a farewell game against the West Indies in the United Arab Emirates.
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Oct 09, 2016 07:44pm
Shahid Afridi has apparently lost his mind. He must not forget he had been a liability to the team for quite sometime. He should announce his retirement gracefully and concentrate on his modelling profession.
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Oct 09, 2016 07:49pm
How dare he used such foul language for our legend and pride of nation. This man is a typical example of egregious culture that thrives in our society.
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Oct 09, 2016 07:49pm
Nobody gets into playing eleven just to get a farewell match. Afridi's demand is unreasonable.
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Oct 09, 2016 07:50pm
What a mighty fine send off he is getting.. a player need not ask for one, it should come naturally via board planning. An undemocratic board has made this whole issue a distasteful experience for the 30 something fans of Afridi who have seen his wonder days
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Oct 09, 2016 07:50pm
We Pakistani's are a bit too much blunt.
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Oct 09, 2016 07:55pm
No farewell match for you.Please leave the team for its betterment.With a very ordinary career,he thinks of himself as no less than Imran Khan in Pakistan cricket.
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Oct 09, 2016 07:53pm
NO Shahid Afridi, a Farewell game is NOT your right.
YES Shahid Afridi, a Farewell gave, would have been your right if PCB had made it, it's policy to do so. I am not sure, if we in Pakistan have a present / retired Test Cricketers Association. This would have been an important issue to discuss with PCB, after all it is the exciting players, that bring crowds and Corporate sponsors out to the game.
However it is not right for PCB to give some players a farewell game and ignore others.
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Oct 09, 2016 07:58pm
I don't know why Shahid Afridi is so obsessed with Farewell match. I think it's uncertain about his farewell match but I think its upto PCB when they find suitable time for it until then he should avoid saying this again and again.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:04pm
Pakistan T20 team is getting settled now. Please keep this non-sense farewel game away. This happens only in Pakistan that non performing players "deserve rights" .
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Oct 09, 2016 08:04pm
no doubt afridi is a good cricketer, so what is harm if PCB organise a benefit match in his farewell.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:06pm
We need to respect our heroes. Afridi had brought so much goodwill around the World for Pakistan and Pakistanis were made proud by this hero and given so much joy by his many memorable plays.
Teams around the globe pay respect to their retiring players specially the Great ones.
It will be a shame if we just let him walk away from the field without any grand farewell.
Mr. Shahyar and others should drop their attitude and do the right thing. If the crekit board does not do the right thing, PM should get involve in this mess.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:09pm
Afridi! You are self defeating.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:08pm
i worked for many companies in my professional career of 40plus years.....today after retirement i think i should go back and ask some company to give me farewell.....because i just came to know by afridi that "its my right", well difference is my retirement was self planned and decided yrs before that day....
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Oct 09, 2016 08:08pm
What an uncalled comment by good for nothing cricketer.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:09pm
Enough is enough! Whether you get a chance to play farewell game or not, people won't wait more for your heroic moments. Afridi become obsolete for them then what logic behind demanding one game as farewell. Thank you very much for your service to PAK cricket. Let youth make a difference in current format of T20.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:10pm
"To this Afridi responded saying, “money has always been an issue for Javed Miandad”. Afridi should have verified from JM before commenting on a newsman's teaser.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:13pm
"it doesn't suit a legendary cricketer like Miandad to pass such irresponsible comments" Why not? It is a fact!
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Oct 09, 2016 08:17pm
Why is he begging for a farewell game? Imran and other greats in the past never asked for a farewell game. Everyone announces their farewell while playing and not when you are out of the squad.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:17pm
There was no need for Javed Miandad to start any controversy by giving irresponsible remarks. Despite being big fan of legendry Miandad, I do not appreciate any sarcastic remarks about another cricketer. Miandad should come up on media to apologize in public. That would clear the air.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:14pm
Why do our players never retire gracefully? They always wait to be pushed out by the selectors, and then whinge and cry for a farewell game.
Players should retire on a high, and bow out gracefully.
The country or board does not owe any player a "farewell game", cricket is only a game, but representing your country is not a 'game'.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:19pm
Why Afridi insists on having a farewell game.He claims to be very popular cricketer,he need not be so concerned about it.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:19pm
Mr. Afridi, please never forget that no matter how big of a player you become, you are no comperrison to great Miadad.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:18pm
Very disappointing statement from Afridi. Afridi himself a below average player talking negatively about a living legend Javed Miandad. Who are you to say anything to Javed Miandad? Afridi is not even 5 percent of the player what Javed Miandad use to be. Afridi has taken a U turn on his retirement on many occasions. What is the guarantee he won't take back his decision this time? Afridi do not deserve a spot in the team then why a special farewell?
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Oct 09, 2016 08:25pm
Shameful statement by Afridi against a great cricket legend Javed Miandad ! He has been given so much and respect by fans but he never returned the favor . That's why Afridi had a horrible farewell and was kicked out by the management .
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Oct 09, 2016 08:26pm
Utter nuisance, Give him a Farewell T20, ODI, Test match, 3 Day side game, pentagular, Quaid Azam Trophy, PSL etc etc etc ....... This fellow is an international laughing stock and making mockery of Pakistan worldwide ...... My sincere request to Media to stop giving coverage to him please
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Oct 09, 2016 08:28pm
Who else has ever demanded or had received a farewell ? This is the player who has praised Indian fans over his very own countrymen ! Karachi has given him name and fame and in return he has insulted the great Karachite Miandad !
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Oct 09, 2016 08:29pm
It's a trend of Pakistani national cricketers except few that, no one ever leave or retire from team with respect. Why you need farewell games. Already retire from one day and test leave T20 with dignity.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:32pm
Soon he will be soon joining PTI ! He is getting political !
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Oct 09, 2016 08:29pm
Sir
In sheer frustration for cheap fame Shahid Afridi has lost his mind and had dared to maligned legendary Javed Miandad.
Shahid Afridi never was, is nor will ever be a legend!!!
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Oct 09, 2016 08:34pm
Both are irresponsible..
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Oct 09, 2016 08:37pm
He is a star ......still he can play
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Oct 09, 2016 08:36pm
Javed is a true hero of our nation. I understood Afiridi standing for a farewell match. I would say he may not press on this idea if it is so then let's make some level of understanding who deserves what?
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Oct 09, 2016 08:41pm
Afridi should respect Javed Miadad
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Oct 09, 2016 08:45pm
Very disappointing statement from Afridi. Afridi himself a below average player talking negatively about a living legend Javed Miandad. Who are you to say anything to Javed Miandad? Afridi is not even 5 percent of the player what Javed Miandad use to be. Afridi has taken a U turn on his retirement on many occasions. What is the guarantee he won't take back his decision this time? Afridi do not deserve a spot in the team then why a special farewell?
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Oct 09, 2016 08:54pm
Please Shahid don't do the same mistakes outside the ground as you were doing while batting in the ground.
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Oct 09, 2016 08:59pm
Now lala is done, unfortunately
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Oct 09, 2016 09:09pm
Hats off to Afridi.
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Oct 09, 2016 09:16pm
Afridi has insulted
the all seniors because today he has done speech very insulting it's the insult all the seniors
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Oct 09, 2016 09:20pm
A person who has said that he receives more love from Indian fans rather then Pakistan is insulting our legend Javed Miandad. Afridi No its not your right to have a farewell match as you do not deserve a spot in the team. Look at your performance Afridi before opening your mouth. Ban Afridi from PSL and First Class cricket as well.
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Oct 09, 2016 09:24pm
I always thought that Afridi doesn't know what to say at what time. But by talking about a national hero and legend in this manner, he has made himself very small and should not even be discussed in social media.
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Oct 09, 2016 09:32pm
Afridi lost his chance of having a respectful exit from the game like so many other greats in Pak. Afridi missed the opp. to announce his retirement specially during last T20 WC which was the perfect time to have a graceful exit. But instead he stayed stubborn & now begging for a last game. Soory but u dont deserve it now.
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Oct 09, 2016 09:33pm
Am a fan of cricket. Am watching cricket for the last 40 years. During this long period I haven't seen such irresponsible player like Afridi. He is non performer too. Better for him as well as for PCB to go in silence instead of slinging mud on other stars of the past.
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Oct 09, 2016 09:41pm
this is the problem with Pakistani cricketers, which other nation would say a farewell match is my right?
would any English, or Aussie or South African player be taken seriously? it seems to be a very south asian thing like the 50 odd matches tendulkar took to get his last century, this is what makes us un-competitive. Sorry Shahid thank you for your service, but you do not 'deserve' any such thing.
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Oct 09, 2016 09:43pm
What a useless player....give him the matxh and he will give the nation his best...a golden duck lol
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Oct 09, 2016 09:51pm
Shahid Afridi Poor Cricket Statistics
Batting..
ODI Runs Avg in 369 Matches 23.57/match
Tests Runs Avg in 48 Mathces 36 Runs/Match
T20s Runs Avg in 90 Matches 18 Runs/Match
Bowling..
TestMatchs Played 47 got 48 Wickets avg 1 Wicket/Match
ODIs Matches Played 372 got 395 wkts avg 1.06
T20s Matches Played 96 got 97 wkts Avg 1 /Matches
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Oct 09, 2016 09:51pm
Then he will say that nation doesnot give respect to thier heros....?????
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Oct 09, 2016 09:52pm
This is what, Afridi doesn't suit. He is our hero and he has been representing Pakistan since 1996. He should end up his career in a befitting instead of making conflict.
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Oct 09, 2016 09:54pm
Miandad even after an illustrious career, was a better player up to his retirement days than you have been anytime in your career.
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Oct 09, 2016 09:59pm
This is what, Afridi doesn't suit. He is our hero and he has been representing Pakistan since 1996. He should end up his career in a befitting instead of making conflict.
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Oct 09, 2016 10:15pm
Im no fan of Afridi but I think he deserves a farewell game. I mean after all he isn't horrendous as a player. To judge Afridi based on the last 2 years is really unfair. As the 7th batsman and 5 bowler in one last game is not the end of the world. I mean he did give almost 20 years of international cricket. People shouldn't be treated like some disposable garbage, class and respect goes a long way. Money do you really think that after having played maybe 1000 intl games that he needs one more? He already has other sources of revenue AND even if it were for the money, I think he deserves a farewell game.
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Oct 09, 2016 10:12pm
This is what, Afridi doesn't suit. He is our hero and he has been representing Pakistan since 1996. He should end up his career in a befitting instead of making conflict.
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Oct 09, 2016 10:21pm
He should lead rest of pakistan eleven against pakistan team in farewell match. He is still a very good entertainer and fans would like to see him.
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Oct 09, 2016 10:28pm
Sorry Afridi you ought to say sorry to this nation for disrespecting some one who serve this country in a much better way then you think.
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Oct 09, 2016 10:46pm
Farewell game is my right!!! Simply illogical. But then it is from Afridi ;)
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Oct 09, 2016 10:44pm
Shahid Afridi is a player with very average statistics. His batting average in one-days is 23.57 runs. A horrible batting average for T20s and very meager average for tests. Similarly bowling average is 34.51 runs per wicket. Bowling greats like Wasim Akram have an average of 23 runs per wicket. I don't really understand the what's the big deal about this guy.
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Oct 09, 2016 11:00pm
well said..he deserves farewl
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Oct 09, 2016 11:04pm
@akram please dont insult Tendulkar by comparing him to Afridi... Tendulkar deserved every bit of the farewell he got.
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Oct 09, 2016 11:10pm
Afridi is a great cricketer but his cricketing days are over. He is a legend and deserves a farewell.
Pakistanis should set aside their differing views and give Afridi a well deserved farewell
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Oct 09, 2016 11:40pm
Legends like Rahul Dravid and VVS Lakshman walked away without farewell game. Sachin walked away from ODI without a farewell match even though he got for his 200th test. Kumble and Ganguly got very low profile farewell games. Shahid cannot be compared to any of these legends. why is he so obsessed with having a farewell game. Pakistan will only remember you as an arrogant cricketer who always played for himself and not the nation.
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Oct 09, 2016 11:45pm
At least our cricketers from india do not indulge in such banter towards each other with regards to money and all
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Oct 10, 2016 12:24am
Thank You Inzamam, for getting rid of this liability.
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Oct 10, 2016 12:22am
He was the burden on the team & on nation. Just go & do not begging.You have proved several times that you have no manners what so ever. we had enough & leave us alone.
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Oct 10, 2016 12:33am
One match doesn't hurt, Afridi must get farewell... Boom boom Afridi... Loved d guy ..
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Oct 10, 2016 12:37am
An ugly episode and must not mentioned as we are already tired of leg pulling from everyone due to our attitude.
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Oct 10, 2016 12:37am
A ver cheap comment i must say.
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Oct 10, 2016 12:44am
At least he can be a cheer leader for his team in the farewell match!
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Oct 10, 2016 12:45am
i think legendary javaid miandad is one of the greatest and finest batsman of pakistan what a pleasure it was to watch him play he always played with remarkable technique and skill. and mr.shahid not so great afridi have u ever herd of technique or skill ?
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Oct 10, 2016 12:52am
Maybe he feels he can hit few in the farewell match and leave a mark.
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Oct 10, 2016 12:56am
In Australia , South Africa & England great players announce their retirement at the peak of their careers whilst they are still playing at the highest level. I am not aware that any player had demanded farewell match when they had been struggling to perform for a long period. Shahid Afridi has earned a fortune from his career so he does not even need a benefit match. Please retire gracefully before another Javed Miandad strikes!
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Oct 10, 2016 01:00am
The best thing Afridi can do is to quit ASAP. No conditions, no ifs and buts; you had you time and served Pakistan to the best of your ability. Now it's time for you to find alternative means for living.
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Oct 10, 2016 01:16am
@Seneca I disagree with you. He had been given so many chances before this issue became public. He should have seen the writings on the wall and should have retired after world cup. That would have been his graceful departure. He missed that. Too bad. Now if PCB wants to give him a farewell then it is their choice. However, it is not his right.
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Oct 10, 2016 01:27am
Pakistan is held hostage by these self-centered, myopic characters from Politics to Sports to everything else. Hence the result. You played world cup as captain - might I remind you, not on merit. Wasn't that enough of a farewell for you.
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Oct 10, 2016 01:39am
Aah Afridi's critics: Stop your lambasting against Afridi. He defended himself against a foolish comment. However, I would have personally verified such a comment before responding. But Afridi's response is still appropriate. I never like him as a cricketer but people liked him and that matters much. When Najam Sethi said he should be given a farewell--that should end all discussion. We all should respect our heroes and people who give us joy and pleasure. Afridi was nevertheless a very sensational player and always drew attention more than anybody else.
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Oct 10, 2016 01:37am
Javed Miandad is right on the money! Shahid Afridi's business interests have always hurt his game! Had he focused his mind a bit more on game rather than creating and promoting brands, he could have become a better and bigger player! His performance statistics reveal the truth!
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Oct 10, 2016 01:52am
In which other country players get a ''farewell match''? PCB must not start this illogical and clumsy traditions to provide a farewell match to those who are retiring. Afridi should remember he has dumped Pakistan on more than 100 occasions by throwing his wicket in very irresponsible manners. Who can forget his sudden retirement from Test cricket in the middle of a test tour to England thereby causing huge embarrassment to the country.... and now he is asking for a farewell match is nothing but hilarious!!
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Oct 10, 2016 02:02am
Learn from him :::: How hero becomes zero
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Oct 10, 2016 02:16am
Please give him a farewell game if you can PCB but also ensure in writing and adequate legal stamp/signatures, etc. That he cant come out of retirement again
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Oct 10, 2016 03:28am
You got much more than that you deserve, let's move on and have pity on this nation.
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Oct 10, 2016 03:57am
Shahid Afridi who? Except number of matches please present your records to the nation before opening your mouth against legend of the game. Miandad should also be careful in his comments about no bodys.
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Oct 10, 2016 05:08am
Afridi. How do you know that people love. Maybe they did at one time when you were flamboyant and scored runs and took a lot of wickets. Your incompetence and arrogance got you in the end. So please don't be under the notion that people still love you. They just want to see you announce your retirement. The sooner you do it the better.
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Oct 10, 2016 05:24am
What makes him think his farewell game would be any better than his recent performances. I think he should bow out now while he still has a bit of dignity left.
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Oct 10, 2016 05:32am
Short memories. Name Pakistani cricketers who've won more Man of the Match awards than Afridi in ODIs and T20s.
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Oct 10, 2016 06:07am
How did this guy ever got an 18 yr long career? In the age pf pro Cricket, most unreliable batsman and an unorthodox quasi leg spinner, with worst captaincy record. An arrogant misogynist person, why are we talking about him? Finally that he is gone, let's move on, he can say whatever he likes.
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Oct 10, 2016 06:25am
He can fight 10 guys but not score any runs...lol
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Oct 10, 2016 07:33am
Afridi's comments about the legend Miandad are unwarranted. He does not deserve any farewell from the PCB.
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Oct 10, 2016 07:32am
do you want farewell game...wait for the tour to Zimbabwe or playing with Afghanistan... it will be suitable for you.... because in empty stadium, no people around you to watch your farewell ..
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Oct 10, 2016 07:38am
What happens if Pak team does not win match against WILL due to poor performance of afridi! PCB should not disrurb the already selected Pak team due to any reason.
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Oct 10, 2016 07:45am
Why didn't he waited for a farewell test at lords in 2010, when he ran away just half match before making bold statements along side board.
What a shame this country is to turn a street cricketer into "hero" and Fawad Alam with 50plus avg as non-existing
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Oct 10, 2016 08:28am
Afridi should return gracefully as farewell match is neither a right of anybody or required. He has served the nation well and everybody acknowledged that and has given a lot of money for charity unlike others in more fortunate position.
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Oct 10, 2016 08:37am
Afridi is one of the most charitable athlete in the world so Miandad didn't need to tell me who's after the money.
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Oct 10, 2016 09:03am
@Faisal Afzal please let's not go "entire world" what is up with our infatuation with "world level" things? We don't even win medals in olypics or produce much to world economy. Cant we just be more concerned about our own selves first? Also, most of us don't even know how chartible other players are.
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Oct 10, 2016 09:13am
As a nation we have to learn respect for our hero's. Why we making this such a big issue. If Afridi asking for a farewell game allow him. We are carrying players like Hafeez for such a long time. Keep in mind Afridi has won so many matches for Pakistan. It seems we have forgotten 2009 T20 World Cup, Asia cup etc.
Javed bhai is a living legend, if he said something which hurts you Shahid please neglect it and set a good example by respecting seniors.
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Oct 10, 2016 09:21am
Afridi is one of the few cricketers of pakistan who Made an impact with his game. He deserve a farewell more than any other player in pakistan team.
For his such great innings, this is what he is getting from his people. Shame on you people. Have the decency.
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Oct 10, 2016 09:26am
Afridi should understand his place he is not a Javed Miandad or a wasim akram or Imran or Waqar he is just Afridi
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Oct 10, 2016 09:47am
I request our "Media" to please stop maligning heroes by asking silly questions.
To us both Afridi and Miandad are heroes of their times. But as human being they have deficiencies.
I request both of them not wash the dirty linen in public.
PCB should also reply to Afridi, the mockery of players is created because of PCB and more so by Mr . Najam Sethi's attitude he is more a journalist than a cricket board official.
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Oct 10, 2016 10:14am
Afridi may be right to quite an extent but his outburst is mainly due to the pressure which he quite often feels due to his inconsistent performance. His record clearly shows that he performs only once or twice out of ten matches he plays, for the rest he tries to make up through media presence and coverage, but there also he messes up. He has always had problems whenever he is asked a difficult question and/or receives any critical comment. He has always lost his cool and replied in negative and nonsense. He might be comfortable in retiring from cricket but he does not appear to be ready to give up his commercial value which will also go with cricket !
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Oct 10, 2016 10:19am
Another irresponsible Afridi shot and he is bold by Miandad googli. Afridi should be ashamed to pass irresponsible comment regarding a senior and legendary Miandad.
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Oct 10, 2016 11:23am
As far as Javed Miandad is concerned, I only need to Quote Imran Khan here; " Javed always played his heart out for Pakistan, he never for even a second had any other thoughts other than the benefit of the team Pakistan". So Mr Afridi you do not deserve a send off, just go away now!!
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Oct 10, 2016 01:17pm
He is pretty good OFF the field and quite sluggish ON the field (mostly). Fortunate enough that he sustained through but like always he hardly takes a moment to go that low even after 20 odd years in international cricket. Feel sorry for him....
A total contrast to our existing test captain!
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Oct 10, 2016 01:40pm
@Ravi Raj He has got what he deserve. He should be respectful for the senior and then expect something for himself.
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Oct 10, 2016 02:40pm
@Faisal Afzal but Afridi does not know how to talk to media, see how he handles post match presentation. He cannot handle any criticism. its being very hard for him to accept retirement despite being of no value in the recent years....he wants his commercial value to continue !
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Oct 10, 2016 03:21pm
What else did he want it for?
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Oct 10, 2016 03:23pm
I feel sad for Afridi
He is a delight to watch him play.
Now when he is down same ppl who praised him now make fun of him.
Sad!!!
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Oct 10, 2016 03:27pm
He is totally out of his mind now (if he had one!)
The expectation from a professional cricketer is to perform well. That is what they sign the contract for. Showing performance and winning is part of the contract. Part of contract is if someone performance extra-ordinary then they get bonus money as well.
Certainly, only delivering to expectation would not earn anyone a right to ask for something special or even feel like a hero.
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Oct 10, 2016 04:24pm
PCB, give him a farewell and let the chapter be closed.
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Oct 10, 2016 04:46pm
Shahid Afridi and Javed Miandad, thank you for your contribution for serving Pakistan as a professional cricketer and for providing entertainment and joy to us for so many years. Please refrain from these war of words, unreasonable demands, and conjecture.
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Oct 10, 2016 04:55pm
Before this remarks of Afridi, I was one of the fan of Afridi, but the time he passes such a shameful remarks for one of our Great Legend of Pakistan, my head is down to earth and i feel shame of myself for making Afrida my idol and now it my responsibility I should beg sorry from our legend Mr Javed Miandad.
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Oct 10, 2016 05:03pm
Reaction is always a mental weakness.
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Oct 10, 2016 06:37pm
@Muzaffar Ali -Don't get it. Please explain in details.
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Oct 10, 2016 06:45pm
absolutely right Miandad always left his job on money dispute.
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Oct 10, 2016 06:56pm
Afridi statements make no sence. When he is on field, mostly 1st ball and caught or stump or clean bold and bye bye cautch you later. With such histroy he should not complain against Miadad's behaviour.
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Oct 10, 2016 07:46pm
This shows how seriously Afridi considered the concept of international cricket during his career. If he didn't have the ability to clear the fence he wouldn't have lasted one year in the Pakistan team. International cricket is not Gulshan Iqbal neighborhood cricket league. To demand an international farewell match just because he has been associated with the team without regard to how it may actually affect the outcome of that game is selfish to say the least. Pakistan have clearly found a more committed group of cricketers.
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Oct 10, 2016 07:44pm
What is Afridi thinking? Farewell match may be his desire but not his right
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Oct 10, 2016 08:00pm
I have great regards for Afridi. He has enriched the game with his approach. Deserves all credit.
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Oct 10, 2016 08:07pm
Has anyone in Pakistan cricket heard of a graceful exit while keeping your ego in check?
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Oct 10, 2016 08:41pm
Money was never an issue for the Great Javed Miandad. If it was not for Javed Miandad, 98 per cent of the success Pakistan achieved under Imran Khan's captaincy would never have happened. Miandad, batting at number 4 position, always came to the rescue of the team. 99 per cent of the time he arrived at the crease at a time when two quick wickets had fallen, and the batting line-up was in tatters. It was he and he alone with his batting and thinking made the situation stable. Afridi's entire career in the team has been during the dark era of match-fixing ordeals. No one can point such a finger at Mr. Javed. Afridi should have been better off by just saying " No Comments ".
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Oct 10, 2016 09:00pm
Money never be the problem for Afridi. He has the highest earning ratio of earnings/runs. While Javed Miandad has very low earnings/runs. So he is very right for his comment against JM.
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Oct 10, 2016 09:32pm
Boom boom Afridi - The Legend.
There will be no other like him.
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Oct 10, 2016 09:31pm
i just say these small sentence that afridi should respect the seniors and dont compare himself with legends ..there is big difference between javaid and afridi status regarding cricket..javaid miandad s contribution is much bigger then afridi to pakistan team.javaid was a complete batsman not a hitter .afridi can not be of javaid s status.
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Oct 10, 2016 09:52pm
Let us all forget this childish episode and pray for our hero Younis Khan to get fit ASAP so that he can make a swift progress to a huge milestone - the first ever Pakistani to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket. 544 runs short. Good luck Younis.
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Oct 10, 2016 10:31pm
Afridi is not legend. All and one to respect Legend Heroes, including Afridi. Money may be matter for Miandad or anybody, but we saw he did not run after money like others in our fabric. His demand for a farewell match seems unjustified.
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Oct 10, 2016 10:38pm
we are pakistan and should do things that india did not to tendulkar,dravid etc. shahid afridi should arrange a match with pakistan test team by selecting a team for himself.it is his right. if others dont know about their rights and dont ask for it is not his fault. Everyone has right to ask for farewell they can manage.
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Oct 10, 2016 10:54pm
No one should think that it is their right to have a farewell game. Nowhere in the world do players demand a farewell game. Many times, fans will make their favorite stars last game the farewell game. Pakistani cricket is in shambles and this guy demands a farewell game? Gimme a break!
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Oct 11, 2016 04:05am
afridi does not deserve farewell match, he is history and let it be like that....
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Oct 11, 2016 09:33am
He could have announced his retirement just after the T20 World Cup with grace full manner. Now the time has been passed and now it does not make any sense to have farewell match.
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Oct 11, 2016 10:45am
Farewell can not be asked and this not the RIGHT of anybody to ask the farewell.
After this abusive language for the national heroes NOW he should be out from the national cricket even.
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Oct 11, 2016 11:22am
Even if Afridi gets a farewell match, it would be distasteful as things have started to turn bad between him and the rest of the board.
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Oct 11, 2016 11:28am
Imran khan is unbiased always. Let him advise the board suitably.
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Oct 11, 2016 11:28am
Its funny that PCB allowed him to play 400 matches with all known technical flaws in his batting and not allowing him to play one final farewell match.
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Oct 11, 2016 11:34am
Legends have come and gone without much of a noise, but don't expect this from Afridi who is neither a legend nor he will go out without noise. Deep inside he thinks that he is the greatest thing that happened to Pakistani cricket and he is not the only one to blame for that. We as Pakistani's fans/media are equally responsible for making a mediocre player into what he is. These players blocked talent coming into the side for so long and just look how the team got so much talent after their exit.
No farewell at the expense of loosing match for out of form players. Pakistan First !!!!
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Oct 11, 2016 12:11pm
@UTPAL KUMAR BASU - will be organize in Pakistan Super League
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Oct 11, 2016 01:11pm
Both of them are right!
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Oct 11, 2016 02:08pm
Afridi is a legend. He should not be insulted by mere mortals.
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Oct 11, 2016 02:41pm
Shahid Afridi is a great player. Cricket fans , not only in pakistan but in other parts of the world like him so much.
He has entertained the fans by his hard hittings many times.
PCB should give him a farewell match on its own , without Afridi asking for it.
Cricket fans will miss him.
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Oct 11, 2016 07:07pm
Shahid Afridi's demand is as much unreasonable as was his approach while batting. Best eleven players must represent the country in an international game. Afridi never used common sense when he batted and now he is showing that he has not got it at all. He won us some matches purely because of his bravado.
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Oct 11, 2016 07:21pm
Both Miandad and Afridi are great cricketers the world has seen . But their conduct on the field has not exactly been Gentlemanly as expected from a cricketer. They should have learnt from Imran. We can have a farewell game combined for both of them.
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Oct 11, 2016 09:53pm
First of all players like Afridi ( legends) don't worry much about money, because he can still play anywhere in the world and make much more money than a farewell match will give him. Chances are he will give that farewell money in charity , in Pakistan, and not use it to invest in a Panama company.
Javed Miandad is known for his cheap class language. He learned cricket but never some manners. He does not know that respect is earned not a right. Afridi was decent enough to push the matter aside instead of attacking back by spreading some false rumor about Miandad. On the other hand Miandad does not know he is complicating the position of his own national team by making irresponsible comment of ' Match fixing'. Grow up Miandad.
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Oct 11, 2016 09:58pm
I will say both sides are wrong on this issue. Shahid should have retire after the poor performance of the team in the world cup. On the other hand, PCB should have appreciate his contribution over the last 20 years. Nobody can deny his contribution to the cricket. PCB should have included him in 3rd ODI against WI.
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Oct 11, 2016 10:40pm
Afridi is a great player. Definitely he should a farewell match. I want it as a big fan of Boom Boom Afridi. but it,s not good speeches against themselves.
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Oct 11, 2016 11:04pm
I am a urdu speaker and I support Afridi. He has given alot to the Pakistan cricket.
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Oct 12, 2016 05:06am
I watched cricket mainly to see Boom Boom hit sixes. Younis Khan and Inzi are far better cricketers than Javed. Javed is the most childish senior cricketer who has given such irresponsible comments. Bye the way I have never even thought of Javed videos on youtube cricket but its always BOOM BOOM on my mind when I think of PAK cricket. Love u Afridi.
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Oct 12, 2016 07:53am
Miandad should say sorry to Afridi. Miandad always has this problem of opening his mouth for unnecessary things and beating his own drums. Another such player is Basit Ali, who was done between his legs by Shane Warne. These players may be great but have to learn humility.
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Oct 12, 2016 12:46pm
Both the players represent their country ... regardless of where they stand. I hope both sit, talk and add some sense in their comments before uttering anything publically.
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Oct 12, 2016 06:08pm
Afridi has been in the team for 20 years. He has contributed a lot to the team. Probably Pakistan's longest playing member. If he doesn't deserve a farewell, then who does? Why are people, forget Miandad, so mean to him?
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Oct 12, 2016 11:32pm
At the end of one's career one should never make over reaction comments.Afridi one of the greatest allrounder Pakistan has produced ,should maintain silence & uphold his own dignity & gracefulness.He should not talk childish
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