South Africa misplaced the three-match ODI sequence 2-1 to Pakistan on Wednesday (April 7) with a number of players from the house facet not turning out for the third and closing ODI since they needed to depart early for India to participate within the Indian Premier League (IPL). The likes of Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje left for India after South Africa received the second ODI.
Pakistan received the ODI sequence with a 28-run win within the third ODI however former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has questioned Cricket South Africa’s determination to launch a number of of their key players early. Afridi mentioned it was ‘sad to see T20 leagues influencing international cricket’.
“Surprising to see @OfficialCSA allowing players to travel for IPL in the middle of a series. It is sad to see T20 leagues influencing international cricket. Some rethinking needs to be done!!” Afridi tweeted.
Surprising to see @OfficialCSA permitting players to journey for IPL in the course of a sequence. It is gloomy to see T20 leagues influencing worldwide cricket. Some rethinking must be achieved!! https://t.co/5McUzFuo8R
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 7, 2021
Former Pakistan all-rounder Afridi additionally congratulated Pakistan on their ‘fine series win’. He was significantly impressed with opener Fakhar Zaman who scored back-to-back centuries within the final two ODIs and performed a key position in Pakistan’s win.
Afridi additionally praised the batting of Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, who missed out on his century by simply six runs within the third ODI, getting out to Andile Phehlukwayo on the final ball of their innings.
“Congratulations to Pakistan on a fine series win. Great to see Fakhar follow his brilliant innings in Jo’Burg with another 100. Babar was once again all class, excellent bowling effort by all. A job well done,” wrote Afridi.
Riding on skipper Babar Azam’s century, Pakistan received the primary ODI by three wickets. However, they fell brief within the second ODI by 17 runs, regardless of Fakhar Zaman’s document knock of 193 – the very best particular person rating throughout a run chase. The guests clinched the sequence 2-1 with a cushty 28-run win Centurion on Wednesday.
