No reason to push for India series – Shahid Afridi

“They have really helped us in getting a good atmosphere in the dressing room because I feel you should be feeling comfortable inside the dressing room to do well outside”, Vijay was quoted as saying by “ESPNcricinfo”.

The UAE had originally been first choice but as the Emirates Cricket Board had alloted their venues in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah for the Masters Cricket League around the same period, PCB were forced to opt for Doha.

Pakistan last hosted India for a Test series in 2006. “It isn’t possible that we invite foreigners and (they) do not come”.

“I do not know why we’re pushing for India series”, Afridi stated. But I perceive individuals from each nations need to see their groups play one another.

“There are other bigger teams who we can play because we have invited India many times and if they don’t want to play we are still happy”, he added.

The two teams played Test cricket previously in 2007, but Pakistan toured India for a limited overs series in 2012-13. We have always supported India in tough times but it’s their government decision.

Pakistan are set to take on Zimbabwe in a short series comprising of two T20Is and three ODIs from September 27 to October 5 and Afridi, the skipper in the T20 format, is not taking their opponents lightly.

But India has so far not replied and current political tension between the two countries, with frequent ceasefire violations on the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region, has cast serious doubt over the first full series between them since 2007.

But Afridi added that people of both countries want to watch an Indo-Pak series.

Afridi, however, said that what mattered more than overseas signings was that young Pakistan cricketers should get the chance to play at home. I by no means underestimate any group particularly in T20 format as as soon as the sport slips out of your hand it is actually arduous to struggle again.

“Butt who is coming to the NCA to train went up to Afridi in the presence of some other players and with tears in his eyes apologised to him”, one witness said. Playing at their house floor in their very own circumstances is all the time robust.

“We are preparing and the series is allowing us to try many new faces ahead of the World T20. Even the matches right here in Pakistan, in our residence series, we by no means gained them easily “, Afridi stated.