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'Not decided on retirement'

PTI

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Friday said that he is yet make up his mind on retirement post the ongoing WT20 tournament.

"I have not taken any decision. I will do it in front of my nation," said Afridi at toss of the crucial game against Australia.

He was criticized severely after his team's loss to India and New Zealand earlier in the tournament. PCB chief has already made it clear that he will be removed as captain post the WT20.

After the defeat against Australia, Afridi reiterrated that he will take a call on his retirement after returning to his country.

"Whatever is better for the country, I will go with that. I will see my form. There is pressure, media pressure. I will discuss with my family and even Wasim Akram before taking a call," said Afridi. "As a player, I am fit. As a captain, I am not fit. I have enjoyed my captaincy. The team management, selection committee, and (PCB) Shahryar Khan have helped me out," he added.

Afridi Thanks Kashmir again

Unfazed by the criticism he drew for mentioning Kashmir in the previous match, Shahid Afridi on Friday once again thanked supporters from the valley for turning up to cheer his team in match against Australia here.

"I want to thank the people of Kolkata for supporting us. I thank people who came and supported us from Pakistan and Kashmir. I also want to thank the BCCI for taking good care of us in India," Afridi said in the post-match presentation after Pakistan's 21-run loss to Australia drawing a loud applause from the stands.