The New Nation - Internet Edition

All rounder Shahid Afridi staged a great comeback in the international cricket propelling Pakistan to victories against Zimbabwe in the second and third One Day Internationals. He was not able to play well last two years. Critics even feared his total elimination. He could neither make runs nor take wickets. Thousands of audiences who used to become thrilled at his hurricane hitting were frustrated and hoped his courageous comeback. And he did that. We read in the newspaper that he equalled Joyasurriya's record of 245 sixes in ODI. In truth, he is far ahead of the Sri Lankan batsman because he played much less matches and has a clear opportunity to surge ahead by a far distance.

However, as to the future of Pakistan's cricket, it will take time to recover the lost glory. The dilemma over selection of coach and captain must end in the greater interest of the game. The PCB must be strong in taking decision and must not be flexible. Flexible in some cases bring disastrous.

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