The former captain took to social media, to inform about his decision.
“Thank you for the meeting and farewell offers Najam Sethi. Unfortunately due to my commitments I won't be able to take them,†Afridi tweeted.
Thank you for the meeting and farewell offers @najamsethi. Unfortunately due to my commitments I won't be able to take them 1/2
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 28, 2017
Najam Sethi and Shahid Afridi discussed farewell plans and possibilities of future contribution in a rendezvous on Sunday.
Afridi appreciated the new trend of giving farewells to the retiring cricketers, in the second tweet he said, “My desire was to set a new trend. I'm very happy that Misbah and Younis are getting proper farewells. I hope this trend will continue in future.â€
My desire was to set a new trend. I'm very happy that Misbah&Younis are getting proper farewells. I hope this trend will continue in future.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 28, 2017
The PCB, however is adamant to arrange a 'grand farewell' for Afridi along with Misbah and Younis, the '3 Heroes' of Pakistan cricket, announced PCB Executive Committee Chairman Najam Sethi on social media.
"We respect @SAfridiOfficial decision not to play Farewell match. PCB will organise grand farewell for Lala like Misbah and Younas. 3 Heroes!"
We respect @SAfridiOfficial decision not to play Farewell match. PCB will organise grand farewell for Lala like Misbah and Younas. 3 Heroes!
— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) April 28, 2017
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