Pakistan can win the T20 World Cup next year: Shahid Afridi

After a disappointing loss in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has backed the team to win the tournament next year.

Pakistan remained unbeaten leading up to the clash against Australia in the knockout stage of the tournament, in which Pakistan has never beaten their counterpart.

Afridi, who starred in Pakistan's 2009 T20 World Cup victory, claims that although Pakistan missed an opportunity this time around, they are more than capable of winning the tournament next year.

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"Great fight boys you make us proud, wonderful effort throughout the tournament well played Australia. I really feel this team can win the T20 World Cup next year, we all need to continue to back the players," said Afridi.

Great fight boys you make us proud, wonderful effort throughout the tournament, well played Australia. I really feel this team can win the T20 World Cup next year, we all need to continue to back the players! 🇵🇰🇵🇰

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) November 11, 2021

Pakistan will travel to Bangladesh from Dubai for a three-match T20I series followed by two Tests.