Pakistan quick bowler Shaheen Afridi has addressed a latest on-field altercation with South African batter Matthew Breetzke throughout their ODI tri-nation sequence match.
The incident passed off when Shaheen deliberately impeded Breetzke’s path whereas working for a single, leading to bodily contact. The scenario escalated right into a verbal alternate earlier than officers intervened to revive order.
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Shaheen later revealed that his actions have been strategic, aimed toward disrupting Breetzke’s focus to safe his wicket, emphasising that the incident was strictly cricket-related.
“For the primary time, Matthew did not say something. I saved teasing him to get a wicket. No matter occurred on the sphere stayed there. Matthew and I met, shook palms, and have become good mates.”
The Worldwide Cricket Council penalised Shaheen with a 25 % match charge tremendous for violating Article 2.12 of the Code of Conduct, which addresses inappropriate bodily contact throughout worldwide matches.
Shaheen additionally mentioned Pakistan’s ongoing challenges within the ultimate overs of matches through the tri-nation sequence.
“We admit that we’ve not been performing properly within the ultimate overs,” Shaheen acknowledged.
The Pakistan staff is now specializing in addressing these bowling efficiency points, significantly their effectiveness in essential match conditions.
