NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has clarified his latest interplay with former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina over a social media submit, which led to Raina deleting his remark.
The incident started when Afridi was introduced as an envoy for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. In response to this announcement, an X person taunted Raina by saying, “ICC has named Shahid Afridi as ambassador for ICC T20 World Cup 2024.Good day Suresh Raina.”
Raina shortly responded with a submit that learn, “I am not an ICC ambassador, however I’ve the 2011 World Cup at my home. Keep in mind the sport at Mohali? Hope it brings again some unforgettable recollections for you.”
Afridi addressed the scenario on his YouTube channel, revealing that he had a dialog with Raina concerning the submit.
“Suresh Raina and I’ve shared many cricketing moments, and he is a superb individual,” Afridi mentioned. “Typically, lighthearted banter occurs. After seeing his submit on social media, I spoke with him, and he understood the scenario like a youthful brother. He agreed to delete the tweet. It is all good; these items occur. Nice people acknowledge and rectify their errors.”
The incident started when Afridi was introduced as an envoy for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. In response to this announcement, an X person taunted Raina by saying, “ICC has named Shahid Afridi as ambassador for ICC T20 World Cup 2024.Good day Suresh Raina.”
Raina shortly responded with a submit that learn, “I am not an ICC ambassador, however I’ve the 2011 World Cup at my home. Keep in mind the sport at Mohali? Hope it brings again some unforgettable recollections for you.”
Afridi addressed the scenario on his YouTube channel, revealing that he had a dialog with Raina concerning the submit.
“Suresh Raina and I’ve shared many cricketing moments, and he is a superb individual,” Afridi mentioned. “Typically, lighthearted banter occurs. After seeing his submit on social media, I spoke with him, and he understood the scenario like a youthful brother. He agreed to delete the tweet. It is all good; these items occur. Nice people acknowledge and rectify their errors.”
This is not the primary time Raina has taken a playful jab at Afridi. In the course of the
IPL 2024, whereas answering a query from Aakash Chopra on commentary about reversing his retirement resolution, Raina quipped, “I’m Suresh Raina, not Shahid Afridi.”
Afridi has just lately joined an illustrious group of T20 World Cup ambassadors, together with Yuvraj Singh, the ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle, and the quickest man on earth, Usain Bolt.
