Afridi's speech won millions of hearts, says Pakistani

Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi "was able to win millions of hearts across the border," one Pakistani newspaper said Friday, adding that his speech and post-match press conference was gracious and full of sportsmanship. Pakistan was dismissed Wednesday by India in World Cup match smifina held in Mohali, which was witnessed by Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh. The India will now play against Sri Lanka on Saturday.


An editorial in the Daily Times said Friday: "Shahid Afridi, who reigns over the heart of Pakistan, was able to win millions of hearts across the border His speech and post-match press conference was not only graceful and witty play, but. his charm and wit upset many hearts.

"Afridi has congratulated the Indian team and their nation. He did not need to do, but he also apologized to the Pakistani nation." I want to say sorry for my nation. We have tried our better, but could not do it, "said Afridi."

He said that the match between India and Pakistan "to live up to the hype cricket. It was a game full of surprises."

Noting that Pakistan "Commissioning is possibly the worst", he said: "Although catches and misfielding abandonment is a standard for our team, from four shots have a drummer like Sachin Tendulkar may cost us the match. "