Shahid Afridi AMA: favourite cricketers, memories of India-Pakistan games and much more
The best bits from Shahid Afridi's AMA on Twitter
ESPNcricinfo staff
30-Jul-2020
Shahid Afridi bowls in his final international match...probably • Getty Images
While the Covid-19 pandemic has left cricket fans gloomy, Shahid Afridi took to Twitter on Wednesday evening to brighten moods by doing an AMA (Ask Me Anything). With questions about cricket both in Pakistan and outside it, Afridi spent two hours answering what fans asked him. Here are some of his best answers
The best allrounder right now
Ben Stokes
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
Two great captains - but who is his favourite?
I rate Dhoni a bit higher than Ponting as he developed a new team full of youngsters
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
His favourite batsman
Viv Richards
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
His favourite batting partner
Saeed Anwar
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
Advice for Pakistan's future superstars
He is talented, his hardwork will determine his success
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
They have the talent of becoming great bowlers if they continue hard work
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
The best bowler right now
Cummins
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
Favourite memory of India-Pakistan games
Kanpur 2005, Chennai Test and special one Asia Cup match in Dhaka
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
Favourite Indian batsmen
Kohli and Rohit Sharma
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
Some special love for Australian batsmen
Maxwell and Finch
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
Thoughts on Junaid Khan
He should have been given more chances
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
His favourite spinner of all time
Abdul Qadir
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
Some love for bonafide legends as well
Lara and de Villiers
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
Afridi's favourite film
Gladiator
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020
And finally... the most important question
Age is just a number my friend
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 29, 2020