Shahid Afridi is Pakistan’s pride says Nawaz Sharif
Pakistan Muslim League [Nawaz] Chief Nawaz Sharif said on Tuesday that Shahid Afridi is the nation’s pride.
Afridi led the Pakistan cricket team to the Semi-final of the Cricket World Cup 2011. Talking to media after watching a cricket match at Bagh-e-Jinnah Lahore former prime minister Nawaz Sharif said:
"There was a great contribution from Afridi in the world cup victories Afridi hoisted Pakistan’s flag on Indian soil and the Pakistan Cricket Board should respect him”
He also said that Afridi has provided the nation with great honour and respect when he led the team to world cup semifinals, adding that Afridi is a good captain and believe in team work. The PML-N chief said Afridi’s performance was splendid during the world cup especially with the ball.
He also declared Shahid Afridi as his favorite player among the present group of players and said that he likes watching him play.
