Shahid Afridi sparks controversy after wanting Virat Kohli to retire on high note
Afridi went on to say that very few cricketers in Asia take the tough decision of retiring early and ending their career on a high note, but he believes that Virat will announce his retirement in style just like he started his career.
New Delhi: Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi came into the trend for his controversial statement about India’s star batter Virat Kohli. He said that Kohli will be headed towards retirement to finish his career on a high note. This statement has sparked conversations on social media as Kohli came back in form during the Aisa Cup 2022 and even scored his 71st century.
Talking about Virat Kohli, Shahid Afridi said on Samaa TV that there was a struggle in Virat’s career initially before he made a name for himself. “He is a champion and I believe there comes a stage when you are headed towards retirement. But in that scenario, the aim should be to go out on a high,” he added. Afridi went on to say that very few cricketers in Asia take the tough decision of retiring early and ending their career on a high note, but he believes that Virat will announce his retirement in style just like he started his career.
The former cricketer also made a statement on Virat being dropped from the team in future and said, “It shouldn’t reach a stage where you are dropped from the team and instead when you are at your peak.”
Indian cricketer Amit Mishra replied to Afridi on Twitter and wrote, “Dear Afridi, some people retire only once so please spare Virat Kohli from all this.”
Dear Afridi, some people retire only once so please spare Virat Kohli from all this. ?? https://t.co/PHlH1PJh2r
— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) September 13, 2022
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli will be seen playing three-match T20I series against Australia ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. Australia’s tour of India will begin on September 20 in Mohali.