Afridi, took the comments in stride, highlighting the camaraderie between the two players
27 May, 2024
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Former Pakistan captain, Shahid Afridi, has responded to comments made by former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, who jokingly mocked his appointment as ambassador for the T20 World Cup 2024.
Afridi, took the comments in stride, highlighting the camaraderie between the two players.
"Suresh Raina and I have shared many cricketing moments, and he's a good person," Afridi stated.
"Sometimes, lighthearted banter happens. After seeing his post on social media, I spoke with him, and he understood the situation like a younger brother. He agreed to delete the tweet. It's all good; these things happen. Great individuals acknowledge and rectify their mistakes," he added.
During the Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 1 match, Raina, in response to a question from commentator Aakash Chopra took a cheeky dig at the former Pakistan captain.
As the match progressed, Chopra jokingly asked Raina if he had any plans to reverse his retirement decision. Raina, with a grin, replied, "I am Suresh Raina, not Shahid Afridi."
This moment gained attention on social media, and in a recent development, The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named the former all-rounder as an ambassador for the upcoming mega-event tournament.
Following the announcement of Afridi's ambassadorship, an X user referenced Raina in a tweet, stating, "ICC has named Shahid Afridi as ambassador for ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Hello Suresh Raina."
Raina responded in jest, "I’m not an ICC ambassador, but I have the 2011 World Cup at my house. Remember the game at Mohali? Hope it brings back some unforgettable memories for you."
