<p>Recently retired England seamer Stuart Broad has admitted&nbsp;to being a fan of Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi. Broad, who announced his decision to step aside from cricket during the fifth Ashes Test against Australia at the Oval in London, said he relishes watching Afridi bowl, adding he loves how Shaheen executes those searing in-swingers to right-handers.</p>

<p>After delivering goods in the Vitality T20 Blast, Shaheen is now plying his trade for the Welsh Fire in The Hundred and even made headlines here with his toe-crushing yorkers.</p>

<p>Speaking with Sky Sports, Broad, who ended his Test career with 604 wickets – second-most by any seamer in the red-ball format, talked highly of Afridi, saying he has a different presence about himself and that Afridi is one of his favourite bowlers to watch.</p>

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<p>“Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of my favourite bowlers to watch in the world,” Broad said to Sky Sports. “He has got such a great presence about him when he runs in, and I love bowlers run in with energy and vibrancy to their run-up.</p>

<p>“He has got such a natural skill – the way that ball swings back into the right-handers is such a pleasure to watch.</p>

<p>“And he represented the Notts Outlaws this summer, which is close to my heart. He’s one of the bowlers I admire hugely, and I want to see him do well,” Broad added.</p>

<h2>Afridi gears up for mega event</h2>

<p>The lanky seamer brought his A-game to his first match in The Hundred against Manchester Originals, picking up two wickets on his first balls. He removed Phil Salt caught behind, and then trapped Laurie Evans plumb in front of a searing yorker on the next one.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, earlier, Afridi, in the recently-concluded two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, returned to this format after almost one year. Pakistan’s premier pacer picked four wickets in two innings, and is now getting ready for the mega multi-team event in Asia Cup 2023, scheduled to begin in August end (co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka).</p>

<p>Following the Asia Cup, Afridi will likely play the three-match ODIs against Afghanistan (in Sri Lanka) before the World Cup 2023 gets underway in October-November.</p>

<p>While according to the original schedule, Pakistan was facing the host India in the marquee clash on October 15, per receiving several requests from the unnamed board members, the BCCI, in consultation with the ICC, is said to have made amends to the schedule.</p>

<p>Per the new schedule, which is yet to get released, India and Pakistan will face off a day prior, i.e. on October 14 in Ahmedabad only.&nbsp;</p>

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Recently retired England seamer Stuart Broad has admitted to being a fan of Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi. Broad, who announced his decision to step aside from cricket during the fifth Ashes Test against Australia at the Oval in London, said he relishes watching Afridi bowl, adding he loves how Shaheen executes those searing in-swingers to right-handers.

Recently retired England seamer Stuart Broad has admitted to being a fan of Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi. Broad, who announced his decision to step aside from cricket during the fifth Ashes Test against Australia at the Oval in London, said he relishes watching Afridi bowl, adding he loves how Shaheen executes those searing in-swingers to right-handers. After delivering goods in the Vitality T20 Blast, Shaheen is now plying his trade for the Welsh Fire in The Hundred and even made headlines here with his toe-crushing yorkers. Speaking with Sky Sports, Broad, who ended his Test career with 604 wickets – second-most by any seamer in the red-ball format, talked highly of Afridi, saying he has a different presence about himself and that Afridi is one of his favourite bowlers to watch. ALSO READ: Injured Kane Williamson resumes training, prepares for an unlikely World Cup 2023 return “Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of my favourite bowlers to watch in the world,” Broad said to Sky Sports. “He has got such a great presence about him when he runs in, and I love bowlers run in with energy and vibrancy to their run-up. “He has got such a natural skill – the way that ball swings back into the right-handers is such a pleasure to watch. “And he represented the Notts Outlaws this summer, which is close to my heart. He’s one of the bowlers I admire hugely, and I want to see him do well,” Broad added. Afridi gears up for mega event The lanky seamer brought his A-game to his first match in The Hundred against Manchester Originals, picking up two wickets on his first balls. He removed Phil Salt caught behind, and then trapped Laurie Evans plumb in front of a searing yorker on the next one. This is @iShaheenAfridi, everyone 🦅 #TheHundred pic.twitter.com/NGhPJZ9QqX — The Hundred (@thehundred) August 2, 2023 × Meanwhile, earlier, Afridi, in the recently-concluded two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, returned to this format after almost one year. Pakistan’s premier pacer picked four wickets in two innings, and is now getting ready for the mega multi-team event in Asia Cup 2023, scheduled to begin in August end (co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka). Following the Asia Cup, Afridi will likely play the three-match ODIs against Afghanistan (in Sri Lanka) before the World Cup 2023 gets underway in October-November. While according to the original schedule, Pakistan was facing the host India in the marquee clash on October 15, per receiving several requests from the unnamed board members, the BCCI, in consultation with the ICC, is said to have made amends to the schedule. Per the new schedule, which is yet to get released, India and Pakistan will face off a day prior, i.e. on October 14 in Ahmedabad only. WATCH WION LIVE ONLY:

Retired Stuart Broad admits being Shaheen Afridi's 'fan', says his bowling is pleasure to watch

<p>Injuries and acclaim go hand in hand in the life of a cricketer. Every player has to deal with injuries during their career. But, their dedication to still represent their team or country does make them stand out. A similar incident happened during the Vitality T20 Blast being played in England, where Somerset player Roelof van der Merwe suffered a finger injury, but did not leave the field. Essex clashed with Somerset in the 87th match of the T20 Blast. Roelof van der Merwe was seen moaning in pain after his injury, but immediately returned to bowl the next delivery.</p>

<p>The 16th over of Essex's innings was underway and Roelof van der Merwe was the bowler. After he bowled the delivery, the batsman hit it hard through the front. Roelof was trying to stop the ball when it hit straight on his finger and he looked in a lot of pain. But, Roelof van der Merwe still refused to leave the field.</p>

<p>After being hit by a ball on his finger, Merwe went straight toward the physio and pointed out the injury on his finger. In fact, his finger was dislocated and that is why he was seen in severe pain. As soon as physio fixed Roelof’s finger, everyone was surprised to see him instantly returning to bowl and finish his over.</p>

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<p>Somerset defeated Essex by 7 wickets</p>

<p>Essex, which came out to bat first, was all out after scoring 186 runs. Robin Das hit 72 off 39 balls, while Paul Walter hit 51 off 27 balls. In response, Somerset's team achieved the target of 187 runs in 16.3 overs. Opener Tom Banton scored 42 runs for the team, while Tom Abel scored an unbeaten 40 off 26 balls to take his team to the winning side.</p>

<p>With the win, Somerset have risen to the top spot in the South Group of the Vitality Blast T20 points table with 16 points to their name. On the other hand, Birmingham Bears are at the top of the North Group with 14 points. The next match will be played today at 11:00 pm between Northamptonshire and Derbyshire at the County Ground.&nbsp;</p>


Dutch-South African cricketer Roelof van der Merwe stayed on the field just after his finger got dislocated. His team Somerset defeated Essex by 7 wickets.

Injuries and acclaim go hand in hand in the life of a cricketer. Every player has to deal with injuries during their career. But, their dedication to still represent their team or country does make them stand out. A similar incident happened during the Vitality T20 Blast being played in England, where Somerset player Roelof van der Merwe suffered a finger injury, but did not leave the field. Essex clashed with Somerset in the 87th match of the T20 Blast. Roelof van der Merwe was seen moaning in pain after his injury, but immediately returned to bowl the next delivery. The 16th over of Essex's innings was underway and Roelof van der Merwe was the bowler. After he bowled the delivery, the batsman hit it hard through the front. Roelof was trying to stop the ball when it hit straight on his finger and he looked in a lot of pain. But, Roelof van der Merwe still refused to leave the field. After being hit by a ball on his finger, Merwe went straight toward the physio and pointed out the injury on his finger. In fact, his finger was dislocated and that is why he was seen in severe pain. As soon as physio fixed Roelof’s finger, everyone was surprised to see him instantly returning to bowl and finish his over. Roelof van der Merwe is an absolute trooper: dislocates his finger brilliantly stopping a ball, gets it put back in place, and sprints back to bowl! _ (Viewing not advised for the squeamish)#Blast23 pic.twitter.com/Z7naGZV76p — Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) June 19, 2023 × Somerset defeated Essex by 7 wickets Essex, which came out to bat first, was all out after scoring 186 runs. Robin Das hit 72 off 39 balls, while Paul Walter hit 51 off 27 balls. In response, Somerset's team achieved the target of 187 runs in 16.3 overs. Opener Tom Banton scored 42 runs for the team, while Tom Abel scored an unbeaten 40 off 26 balls to take his team to the winning side. With the win, Somerset have risen to the top spot in the South Group of the Vitality Blast T20 points table with 16 points to their name. On the other hand, Birmingham Bears are at the top of the North Group with 14 points. The next match will be played today at 11:00 pm between Northamptonshire and Derbyshire at the County Ground.

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