Symonds, Gibbs the biggest hitters: Afridi
Posted on Apr 23, 2008 at 23:08 | Updated Apr 23, 2008 at 23:15
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Hyderabad: It may not have quite gone to script for Shahid Afridi in his first game for the Deccan Chargers, but there is plenty of cricket left in the tournament. Afridi is licking his lips in anticipation of murdering bowling attacks around the country. He shared his excitement in this free-wheeling interview with CNN-IBN's Digvijay Singh Deo.
Shahid Afridi: Twenty20 is my type of game, and the likes of Gilchrist, Gibbs, they all are very happy to play Twenty20 cricket. Obviously, we are here to entertain the crowds and we will try our level best to perform well.
Digvijay Singh Deo: Looking at Twenty20, you played for Pakistan and for teams in Pakistan, what's it like sharing the dressing room with Andrew Symonds, Chaminda Vaas, Adam Gilchrist — people you have locked horns with?
Shahid Afridi: It's good that they all are here. They all are very professional and our body language doesn't change whether we represent our countries or play for Hyderabad here. This is our team.
Digvijay Singh Deo: This is about your team. When you face players from the Pakistan team in the future matches, that's going to be a different experience, isn't it?
Shahid Afridi: Yes, obviously. Playing against Pakistanis will be a good challenge but despite all that, we will be representing our team.
Digvijay Singh Deo: It's not been a good start for Hyderabad despite it being a good team on paper. Is there a need of fine-tuning that combination?
Shahid Afridi: We need a good start from the batsmen and we need the fast bowlers to pick up a bit too.
Digvijay Singh Deo: You are a player who always goes out there and tries to hit every ball for six. Do you look forward to opening the innings?
Shahid Afridi: No. I have changed my favourite shot. I will go for a single now. But jokes apart, I will love to keep it going!
Digvijay Singh Deo: Looking at the IPL, you spoke of entertainment as the new concept, and with cheerleaders to further keep the crowds engaged. What do you think of that?
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