[EXCLUSIVE] "Playing under David Warner is a lot of fun": Abbas Afridi

[The Bald Eagle]

In this electrifying episode of Cricket Conversations, we sit down with Pakistan’s rising all-round sensation Abbas Afridi! From his explosive PSL 2023 breakthrough to his bold sacrifices for domestic cricket, Abbas opens up about his journey, ambitions, and the pressures of modern-day cricket. Dive into unfiltered insights, exclusive revelations, and the mindset of a player determined to dominate all three formats!

Key Highlights:

“I Topped the PSL in 2023 as an Emerging Player” – Abbas’ meteoric rise from academy prodigy to PSL star.
“I Focus on Batting as Much as Bowling” – His mission to revive Pakistan’s all-rounder legacy.
“He Says, Chill, Do Your Bowling” – Behind-the-scenes stories of playing under David Warner’s captaincy.
“I Cancelled BPL & T10 for Domestic Cricket” – Sacrifices made to prioritize Pakistan’s red-ball future.
“Bowling in Powerplay is a Little Difficult” – Raw truths about T20’s toughest challenges.
“If You Go Out Once, It’s Difficult to Come Back” – Abbas’ warning to young cricketers in a ruthless era.

Watch the full interview here:

 

[BouncerGuy]

To have fun is a good thing but what matters the most in the end is performance for your team. Although I think Abbas should have been selected for the Bangladesh series but he has had a below-par PSL. Maybe that is the only reason he missed out.

But he is a great prospect. Should not let go of him easily. He can do better job.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Abbas Afridi is a nice bowler but he needs to work more on improving his efficiency in death overs

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Abbas Afridi performed well last night against Bangladesh...but consistency is the key to success. He needs to work more on delivering perfect yorkers.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Abbas Afridi performed well last night against Bangladesh...but consistency is the key to success. He needs to work more on delivering perfect yorkers.

Perfect yorkers are a myth. There are maybe a couple of bowlers in the world who manage to execute over 60% of their attempted yorkers.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

What makes him successful is his clear understanding of his own game. He doesn’t try to do everything...he plays to his strengths. His ability to vary pace and length is his biggest weapon, and it works for him. Sure, there's always room for improvement, but he shouldn’t lose sight of what has brought him to the dance.