Shaheen Afridi responds to concerns about dip in bowling speed
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Pakistan left-arm pacer, Shaheen Afridi, has responded to concerns raised about a dip in his bowling speed following his row of injuries. Despite the questions surrounding his pace, Afridi emphasized that taking wickets holds greater importance to him than sheer speed. The talented bowler expressed confidence that with time and with more game opportunities, he will continue to enhance his skills and regain his bowling speed. “Everyone has a view about it [the pace], but I’ve been feeling good. You look at yourself, even if you are bowling 110kmph and taking wickets, you’re feeling good. I took wickets. I give 100% in the field, that matters more. Speed doesn’t matter as much but if there has been a dip, it will improve with time,” Afridi said in an interview with ESPNCricinfo. The 23-year-old acknowledged that his injury had impacted his bowling speed. Having suffered from the injury two months before the T20 World Cup in Australia and facing a recovery period of two