On the eve of Pakistan’s final Super 4 match of the Asia Cup, against Bangladesh, the team’s pacer Shaheen Afridi was asked about the gestures from Rauf and Farhan on the field.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Shaheen admitted that on-field celebrations really shouldn’t be the focus of the team as they are out their to play cricket.
“Look, our job is to play cricket. Honestly, everyone has the right to express the way they want to,” Shaheen said when asked about the criticism that Haris and Sahibzada have received for their acts against India.
Shaheen looked to downplay the uproar that Pakistan’s on-field behaviour caused, saying “Everyone has their own thoughts”.
“Everyone has their own respect. Everyone thinks the way they think. But our job is to play cricket. And we have come to win the tri-nation Series. We have come to win the Asia Cup. And we, God willing, as a team, are doing our best,” he further said.
