What the heck was Shahid Afridi thinking?That is the question on every cricket analyst and fan's lips at the moment. And it's likely that Afridi is asking himself the same question.
Against the Australian's on Sunday night, Afridi was caught by television camera's biting the ball during Pakistan's two wicket loss. To sum it up in two words, he cheated.
Why? Who knows. No one knows the answer. Not even Afridi can explain himself.
But what is even more perplexing is that Afridi, who was stand in captain for Mohammad Yousuf for that match, has foolishly come out and said that everyone tampers with the ball in world cricket.
What a farfetched thing to say. He's basically accusing every international cricketer that they are cheats. Did he have a few too many the night before? Does he think everyone watching, listening and reading is dumb?
The sad thing is that Afridi is a genuinely nice guy according to teammates and opponents. Unfortunately, his outrageous actions, and now comments, have certainly tarnished his reputation.
As punishment for biting the ball, he has been suspended for the next two international matches he is scheduled to play, which includes Friday's Twenty20 match against Australia. That's a real shame for followers of the game because in full flight Afridi is one of the most exciting players to watch with bat, ball and in the field.
I hope he learns from his inexcusable actions because his behaviour is simply unacceptable.
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