Tendulkar’s legs shivered facing Shoaib Akhtar: Afridi
Afridi said Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was scared of his pace, saying that he was a witness of “Tendulkar s legs shivering” in front of the Rawalpindi Express.
In his book, Controversially Yours, Akhtar wrote that Tendulkar was scared of his bowling, a comment that has caused furore across the border, forcing publishers to cancel all launch-related and publicity events.
When asked about Akhtar’s claims in his book, Afridi showed no hesitation in backing the former speedster.
“Shoaib is telling the truth. Tendulkar was afraid of him, and while fielding, I saw Tendulkar’s legs shivering while facing his bowling,” Afridi said.
However, the all-rounder added that it was not an unusual feature of a batsman.
“There are times when every batsman feels the pressure, it happens against Pakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal even,” said Afridi.
The former captain, however, was critical of Akhtar’s comments blaming Afridi for his omission from the 2011 ICC World Cup semi-final squad against India.
“Shoaib should remember that I apologised to the chairman and manager on his behalf and got him back into the national squad. While he hasn’t lied about other things, he won’t be able to look at me in the eyes after he’s said all that,” Afridi said.
Arvinda de Silva Could Not Bear World Cup Defeat
Arvinda de Silva
Sri Lankan head of selection team Arvinda de Silva has resigned from his post. He has resigned after the defeat. Arvinda de Silva said they were appointed to bring changes in the team and he think that they are not succeeded in making the team champion so resign from the post. Arvinda de Silva was part of 1996 world cup winning team and he want the repetition of performance of 1996 in 2011.
Sri Lanka has chance of world cup winning but they lost from strong Indian side. Arvinda de Silva said that team give 200% in the field but they were not lucky enough to win the world cup.
Arvinda de Silva Decision
Arvinda de Silva is disappointed after not succeeding and said that his team give more then 100% but failed. There are question for the inclusion of not 100% fit Murlitharan in the team. Arvinda de Silva said that he is ready to take the responsibility of Murli inclusion in the team.
Arvinda de Silva said that Murlitharan is a bowler who can change the match at any time and it was right decision to go with him in the final. Captain Sangakkara and vice captain Jayewardene has also resigned from the position along with selector Arvinda de Silva.
Javed Miandad Might Come As Batting Coach
Pakistan former middle order batsmen Javed Miandad has hinted to come as batting coach for the Pakistan team. Javed said that he is also looking to contribute his knowledge with batsmen. He added that after the request of Shahid Afridi and Ijaz Butt he is making his making to come as batting coach with Pakistan team.
Javed Miandad said that he is not able to travel with Pakistan team to West Indies. He added that the tour is not much tough for Pakistan and they could easily handle it. Javed Miandad added that after the tour he will consider about the assignment of batting coach.
Javed Miandad will help Pakistani batsmen in making their techniques right. He also added that the batsmen came to national team has already stick to their technique and it is difficult to change the technique.
Javed Miandad Training
Pakistan had a bad batting world cup and no batsmen from Pakistan side was able to score a century. There were half centuries but no century that became the main reason for defeat. Usman Salahuddin, allrounder Hammad Azam, fast bowlers Junaid Khan and Sadaf Hussain are the few young players included in the side and it is hoped that they will perform for Pakistan. Javed Miandad will be helpful in their training.
World Cup Trophy Lifted By India Is Fake
India won the world cup final match on Saturday and lifted the world cup trophy. According to media reports the world cup trophy presented to India was fake. Trophy was not real it was replica. It never happened in 36 year history of cricket. It means that the world cup trophy lifted and kissed by Indian players was replica.
Pakistan Will Visit West Indies Without Shahid Afridi
West Indies tour of two test matches, five ODIs and a T-20 match is starting from 18th April will be without Shahid Afridi. Pakistan captain for the world cup Shahid Afridi will not go with the team in the tour. He wants to have rest after the world cup as they are going to get three weeks time before the tour.
Gambhir and MS Dhoni Won World cup for India
India won the world cup 2011and becomes the new world champion thanks to Gambhir and Ms Dhoni. They both played lovely innings. India was chasing the target of 275 runs in Mumbai and they get the target easily.
Tendulkar And Murlitharan Careers Ended In Perfect Way
Tendulkar and Murlitharan two legends in the cricket have completed their career in perfect match. Tendulkar and Murlitharan have dominated the cricket world in their careers. Tendulkar was well known for his batting records while Murlitharan the magical spinner of Sri Lanka is well known for his bowling.
World Cup 2011: Tendulkar survives close calls
Afridi introduced offspinner Saeed Ajmal in the ninth over in search of break through and he almost picked Tendulkar twice in his second over. First he won an LBW decision in his favour only to get it overturned on a referral.
One ball later, Karman Akmal dislodged the bails but the batsman again proved lucky as just manage to land his foot on time.
Carrying the momentum of Sehwag’s blistering start, India cruise at 73/1 in 10 overs.
Sehwag went for the referral but the on field call stood as he was hit on the middle.
The right hander struck five boundaries to Gul in the third over of the innings. Gul kept pitching half-volleys and Sehwag taking full advantage. He hit two more boundaries, this time on the off side. Razzaq also went for 12 in his second over.
After winning the toss, Indian Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that he was not sure if this match was the biggest match he had ever played. He said that they had made one change in the team and Ashish Nehra has been called in place of Ravichandran Ashwin.
Pakistan Captain Shahid Afridi said that winning or losing the toss did not matter. He said that they had made no changes in the squad.
The semi-final match of the cricket world cup is being played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali.
In the World Cup 2011, India and Pakistan have won four of their last five games but this will be the first time Pakistan is going to face India is semi finals. Collectively, both the teams have faced each other four times in the World Cups, with India winning all four matches.
In the cricket ground in Mohali, Pakistan has played twice against India and won both the matches. Pakistan also has a better record in the One-Day-International matches as they have won 69 out of a total of 119 games while India only managed to win 46 matches.
If Pakistan loses the match, this will be the last time Shoaib Akhtar will be a part of the Pakistani cricket team as he earlier announced his retirement from international cricket.
Pakistan Captain Shahid Afridi is regarded as a danger man as he is the leading wicket taker in the tournament with 21 wickets. He is also the first bowler in World Cup history to take four wickets in a match on four different occasions in a tournament which include two five wickets and two four wickets hauls. Umar Gul is also among the top 10 wicket taking bowlers in the tournament.
On the other hand, India has a strong batting line up with Sachin Tendulkar, the leading Indian run scorer with 379 runs which includes two centuries and a half century. Tendulkar is yet to score a century against Pakistan and if he does so he will have a record 100 centuries.
Apart from that, there are three Indian batsmen in the top 10 of most runs scored in the World Cup. Umar Akmal is the only Pakistani batsmen to score beyond 200 runs and the best placed Pakistani batman is ranked at number 28 for most number of runs scored in the tournament.
Any team that wins today’s match will face Sri Lanka in the final of the World Cup on April 2. This will be the first World Cup final in which two Asian teams will be fighting for the top prize. Regardless of who wins the match, the World Cup trophy will return to Asia after 12 years.
Sri Lanka Beat New Zealand: Two Asian Teams Will Contest Final
After New Zealand got defeated from Sri Lanka it is confirmed that there will be two Asian teams in the world cup 2011 final match. Sri Lanka will face the winner of 2nd semi final that will be played between Pakistan and India. The craze of Pakistan Vs India semi final is on its peak.
Afridi Focused On Controlling Tendulkar’s Century
Pakistan Vs India, semi final match of world cup 2011, mother of all matches will be played on Wednesday. Pakistan team has reached India and Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi said that they are enjoying their cricket in India.
