Najam Sethi Talks About Shahid Afridi's Capability To Take Bold Decisions

In a recent interview, Najam Sethi discussed his thoughts on the Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi. He believes that Afridi has the courage and capability to take bold decisions whenever needed. Sethi’s admiration for Afridi isn’t just limited to his cricketing skills; he also praised the Pakistani cricketer’s off-field presence and his ability to impact society positively. 

will look at Najam Sethi's views on Shahid Afridi and what makes him such an inspirational figure to many people in Pakistan and around the world. We will explore why his decisions are so important and how it can lead to positive changes in society.

Who is Najam Sethi?

Najam Sethi is a well-known Pakistani journalist and cricket administrator. He has worked as the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He is currently the head of the Executive Committee of the PCB.

Sethi is known for his no-nonsense attitude and his willingness to take bold decisions. He was instrumental in getting rid of corruption in the Pakistan cricket team, and he also played a key role in bringing international cricket back to Pakistan.

Sethi is a controversial figure, but there is no denying that he is a competent administrator. He will be hoping to use his experience and expertise to help Pakistan cricket move forward in the post-Afridi era.

Who is Shahid Afridi?

He made his debut for the Pakistan national cricket team at the age of 16 in an ODI against Sri Lanka in 1996. He played his first Test match the following year and was quickly hailed as a prodigious talent, becoming the youngest player to score a century in Tests. He played 27 Tests, 350 ODIs and 98 Twenty 20 Internationals (T20 Is) for Pakistan over his 20-year career. Afridi announced his retirement from international cricket on 19 February 2017.

A flamboyant all-rounder, Afridi is noted for his aggressive batting style, particularly when coming down the pitch to hit spinners out of the park. He is also known for his bowling, with a very fast arm action which results in quick deliveries often above 150 kph. 

A natural leg spinner, he spun the ball both ways effectively and was considered one of the best spinners in ODI cricket at one stage. He holds the record for taking most wickets – 48 – in Twenty 20 International cricket and is second on the list of leading wicket-takers in T20 Is overall behind Umar Gul.

In 2015, he was given a send-off by crowds during Pakistan's World Cup victory parade after playing his last match for Pakistan against Australia

What are some of the bold decisions Shahid Afridi has taken?

Some of the bold decisions Shahid Afridi has taken are:

1. Retiring from Test cricket in order to focus on limited overs cricket

2. Quitting the captaincy of Pakistan's Test and ODI teams

3. Returning to international cricket after a self-imposed exile

4. Taking on the captaincy of Pakistan's Twenty 20 team

5. Playing aggressive, attacking cricket despite being criticised for his approach

What does Najam Sethi think about Shahid Afridi's bold decisions?

Najam Sethi, the former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, has backed Shahid Afridi's ability to take bold decisions.

In an interview with a local news channel, Sethi said that Afridi is a "very intelligent" cricketer and he always backs his decisions.

"He (Afridi) is a very intelligent cricketer. He assesses the situation well and he backs his decision," Sethi said.

The former PCB chairman further said that Afridi is one of the best captains Pakistan has ever had.

"He is one of the best captains Pakistan has ever had. He has always taken bold decisions and they have always worked in Pakistan's favour," Sethi added.