KARACHI – Shahid Afridi’s autobiography ‘Game Changer’ is the new talk ofthe town, with the swashbuckling all-rounder revealing thenever-shared-before details about his personal and cricketing life.
In his memoir, co-written with journalist Wajahat S Khan, the formerskipper has narrated his life’s journey from humble beginnings in themountains of northwest Pakistan to his illustrious career as a cricketerand captain of the national cricket team. He has also offered his thoughtson former cricketers and coaches, praising some and bashing others ascandidly as his batting style that earned him the nickname ‘Boom Boom’.
Commenting on World Cup winning captain-turned-prime minister Imran Khan,Afridi heaped praise on his ideas for ‘Naya Pakistan’ and his efforts forpeace with India.
“From his peace overtures (I quote his first speech, about Pakistan takingtwo steps towards peace if the Indians take one step – an approach Ipersonally believe in too) to opening the Kartarpur corridor and releasingthe Indian Air Force pilot shot down by the Pakistanis in February 2019 –peaceful relations with India are essential. Both countries, even thesubcontinental region, will flourish,” the all-rounder writes in his book.
Afridi believes Imran Khan must do more for resolution of the Kashmirdispute.