Dubai: After having played a match-winning innings against Northern Warriors, Pakhtoons captain Shahid Afridi said he is not playing the game silence his critics.
“I am not playing to silence my critics. I am playing because I am enjoying playing the game. I have played long enough at the top level for Pakistan. I am fit and I am enjoying the game even now,” the former Pakistan captain said.
“There are many talented players in the dressing room. It’s my honour that I am leading them even at this age. If I keep playing like this and if the boys keep learning, it’s great.
“I think it’s also great for this league that so many big names have come here and played a part in making this T10 a big success. The youngsters who want to play for their countries in future are getting a great chance to learn from these legends,” he added.
Afridi then said the T10 format has Olympic potential.
“I think T10 is a format that we should definitely try to take it to the Olympics. Through this format, we can tell people in non-cricket playing countries what cricket is really about,” he said.
