We should respect the flags of other nations, says Shahid Afridi

The maverick and seemingly ageless cricketer, Shahid Afridi has always been able to lit up the field with his efforts. Off the field, he has been regarded as one of the most charitable cricketers in the history of the game. His unintentional actions help populous to redefine the camaraderie shared between the on-field ‘arch-rivals’, India and Pakistan. The admiration of this gentleman has notched one echelon up after he had asked the young lady holding Indian national flag, “Apna Flag Seedha Karo”.

His priceless gesture led to building the ‘lost’ affectionate concordance between two nations. Having been appreciated by almost every famous Indian cricketer, the former Pakistani skipper was further asked about his unconditional love towards others. Speaking to newsmen in Karachi on Monday, Afridi said we should respect the flags of other countries.

“We should respect the flags of other nations and that’s why I asked them to hold their flag in a proper way.” He also said that he wanted a decent picture. “I also wanted them to have a better picture.”

Cricket will help in the betterment of relations

Shahid Afridi also talked about the cricketing relation between India and Pakistan and what is the future prospect from here on. He believes that players from both the countries share a good relationship and wishes that cricket can help in the betterment of relation.

“The cricketers of both the nations want to play for the betterment of relations between the countries. We are ambassadors of peace and want to spread love and peace around the world. We all are good friends and had a great time playing Cricket on Ice,” he said.

Afridi also made a statement on the national team’s recent humiliating whitewash in the one-day series against New Zealand, blaming a lack of practice on the players’ part for the 5-0 loss.”Before Pakistan went to New Zealand they had trained at the camp for just a day,” he said. “When you know you are going to play with a tough opponent in tough conditions you should have practiced more.”