Pakistan Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi Named ICC Men’s Cricketer 2021
Mumbai: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was on Monday named the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year. Shaheen took 78 wickets in 36 international matches at an average of 22.20, with best bowling figures of 6/51.
The protracted Pakistani pace has set fire to the whole of 2021, outshining some of the best batsmen in all three formats of the game.
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The protracted Pakistani pace has set fire to the whole of 2021, outshining some of the best batsmen in all three formats of the game.
He had a year to remember especially in Tests and T20Is, which reached their peak during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in UAE where he impressed everyone with his quick pace and skill.
He took seven wickets in six matches to help Pakistan reach the semi-finals during the tournament.
He ruled the shortest format throughout the calendar year, taking 23 wickets in 21 matches and his death bowling improved rapidly. After a slow start to the year in Test cricket in New Zealand, Afridi succumbed during the home series against South Africa.
He continued his stellar form throughout the year in a way tours to Zimbabwe, West Indies and Bangladesh.
Overall, he claimed 47 wickets in only nine matches at a staggering average of 17.06.
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