Shaheen Shah Afridi was quick to praise his teammates after the hard‑fought win, saying the all‑rounder contributions powered the victory. The Pakistan skipper singled out the performances of the multi‑skilled players, emphasizing their impact in both batting and bowling. He credited the all‑rounder displays as central to the team’s tight win over the Sri Lanka national cricket team.
Right from the start, the match looked tricky for Pakistan, after early wickets pulled the momentum away. The all‑rounder efforts turned the game back in Pakistan’s favour: a key partnership between two multi‑tasking players pushed the total to a challenging mark. Afridi said he believed the all‑rounder displays lifted the whole squad by providing balance and depth.
In the field, Pakistan’s bowling all‑rounder and specialist fast bowlers held their nerve in the final overs. Afridi also touched on mistakes from the field, having recently pointed out that dropped catches can cost crucial matches.
The skipper said the all‑rounder heroes not only provided runs but also picked up wickets and held tight in pressure situations. “The way we started and the early wicket losses… credit goes to Agha and Talat,” he remarked. The all‑rounder showing, he added, was vital to reaching a winning position.
Despite the win, Afridi stressed that the team must keep sharpening its performance, mentioning that while the all‑rounder game helped, Pakistan must stay on its toes going forward. His message: all players must step up, not just the specialists.
For Pakistan fans, the all‑rounder breakthrough offers hope. With balanced contributions from varied players, Afridi believes the team is better placed to build wins consistently under his leadership. The all‑rounder strength might just be the X‑factor in tight games, he hinted.
