Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria recommends that pace bowler Shaheen Afridi should rest from cricket for one month following his disappointing performance against India. Afridi failed to take any wickets during Sunday's Super Four match while allowing 40 runs across 3.5 overs as India secured a six-wicket victory. Kaneria believes the Pakistan Cricket Board should limit Afridi's participation to Twenty20 and One Day International formats rather than forcing him to compete across all three game types.
The veteran cricketer suggests Afridi needs time away from the sport to regain his effectiveness and enjoyment of the game. Pakistan posted 172 runs for India to chase, with openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma leading the successful pursuit through aggressive batting. Sharma contributed 74 runs from 39 deliveries while Gill added 47 runs from 28 balls before Tilak Varma completed the chase. Kaneria criticized Afridi's inability to anticipate batting strategies, noting that younger players like Sharma demonstrate superior tactical awareness. The former spinner emphasized that extended play without breaks causes players to become ineffective and lose their competitive edge.
The veteran cricketer suggests Afridi needs time away from the sport to regain his effectiveness and enjoyment of the game. Pakistan posted 172 runs for India to chase, with openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma leading the successful pursuit through aggressive batting. Sharma contributed 74 runs from 39 deliveries while Gill added 47 runs from 28 balls before Tilak Varma completed the chase. Kaneria criticized Afridi's inability to anticipate batting strategies, noting that younger players like Sharma demonstrate superior tactical awareness. The former spinner emphasized that extended play without breaks causes players to become ineffective and lose their competitive edge.
