ISLAMABAD – Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi believes Virat Kohli’s‘controlled aggression’ has taken the Indian team to new heights.“The way Virat Kohli is taking the Indian team ahead, he is doing afantastic job,” Afridi said on the sidelines of the inaugural match of theSt Moritz Ice Cricket tournament 2018 in Switzerland.
The explosive all-rounder pointed out that there is no harm in adopting thepolicy of controlled aggression.
“Controlled aggression is always good. One should be aggressive, Virat hasit in him. If you look at [MS] Dhoni then he is very cool-minded andrelaxed. Everyone has their own nature. Virat has his own style to lead histeam and controlled aggression is acceptable,” Afridi said.
“If you take everyone ahead together, if the captain supports the youngplayers or those in troubled times, he also earns respect.”
Asked about his future in cricket, Afridi said his focus remains on playingT20 tournaments around the world.
“For me, I want to concentrate only on the [T20] leagues, wherever theyare. Be it England, Australia or Bangladesh. But I also have a biggercause, working with my foundation [Shahid Afridi Foundation].”
On the persisting tensions between India and Pakistan, Afridi saidsportspersons serve as ambassadors of their countries.
“We [sportspersons] are ambassadors from our respective countries. Weshould look to do positive things. [Politicians should do what they aresupposed to], but I think we can play a bigger role for both the countries.”
“I have always maintained that the better the relations are between Indiaand Pakistan, ham bohot saare dushmano ke mooh par thappad marenge [we willdeliver a blow to those who are against us],” he added.