Winning Champions Trophy is not enough, says Afridi

Pakistan's former star all-rounder Shahid Afridi has asked the national team not to get carried away with the Champions Trophy triumph, and work hard to become more consistent in the future.

"Winning the Champions Trophy is a big achievement from this team. But winning one cup does not mean we have conquered the world. We need to continue to do well and be more consistent in our performances and continue our winning ways," Afridi said at a function here today.

The former captain said that the Pakistan cricket require to introduce major reforms in domestic cricket.

“Until and unless, we do not have a proper domestic structure, conditioned pitches, the level of umpiring is not up to the mark… there is a lot of work requires at the domestic level.”

Afridi, however, praised the green shirts for their efforts in the tournament, raising up after suffering a loss against India in their first match.

"But the way the team recovered after the loss to India is commendable and I am very happy that the cricket team has brought so much of happiness and joy to our people," Afridi said.