Shaheen Afridi praises Brook, hopes NZ lose after Pakistan exit

Shaheen Afridi dismissed England captain Harry Brook for a sublime century, then walked across to shake his hand and praised the innings as “world‑class” and “best” he’d seen. Afridi said the two had a good friendship from the PSL and that any batsman who plays like Brook deserves appreciation.

Pakistan’s semi‑final hopes evaporated after the loss, with Afridi’s 4‑for‑30 against England highlighted as a bright spot. He admitted Pakistan’s batting collapse and added that he hopes New Zealand lose their match to keep the tournament alive for his side.