Updated On: 02 September, 2023 04:05 PM IST | Pallekele | mid-day online correspondent
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Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pic: @TheRealPCB/X)
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi announced himself as the player to watch out for this Asia Cup by putting India on the back foot in a devastating spell inside the Powerplay. Reminding fans of an instance during the T20 World Cup in Dubai, it was a clear attempt from captain Rohit Sharma to avoid being trapped in front by Afridi. Going off the numbers, India certainly won’t be the only team Afridi troubles with the new ball.
It was a smooth ride for Sharma for a while as Afridi missed his length a few times and later flicked on for boundaries by the Indian. However, following a brief spell of rain, Afridi found his length and got through the defenses of one of the best ODI batters.