Legends League Cricket: Shahid Afridi opens up on his contention with Gautam Gambhir

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi and ex-India opener Gautam Gambhir have a long-standing and infamous contention each off and on the cricket box. Their heated exchanges on Twitter have regularly made headlines, however the feud if truth be told began all the way through a anxious ODI fit between India and Pakistan in 2007.

Then again, in a shocking flip of occasions, the 2 former cricketers have been lately noticed shaking palms and exhibiting a pleasant manner in opposition to each and every different on the Legends League Cricket (LLC) Masters match in Doha, Qatar.

The LLC match introduced in combination Afridi and Gambhir, who’re taking part in for various groups. All over one of the most fits, Gambhir used to be hit at the helmet by means of a supply from Abdul Razzaq. Afridi, captaining the Asia Lions, checked on Gambhir’s well-being, demonstrating a compassionate facet that lovers had no longer noticed earlier than. The handshake between the 2 gamers all the way through the toss additionally garnered consideration on social media.

In spite of their newfound cordiality in opposition to each and every different, Afridi has spoken up about their contention.

“We’re each ambassadors of our respective international locations. When you are living prior to now, you received’t have the ability to are living. We’re taking part in in our provide. He’s main his crew and is in excellent shape, he’s taking part in superbly and it’s a laugh looking at him bat. I’ve spent two to 3 days with him and it’s been superb,” mentioned the retired Pakistan all-rounder all the way through his fresh interview with TV presenter and sports activities anchor Yashika Gupta.

Afridi additionally mentioned that he needed to peer the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis within the subsequent editions of the LLC.

“Be it Sachin Tendulkar or MS Dhoni, from Pakistan, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Those are giant names and other folks need to see them,” added the Peshawar-born cricketer.

Gambhir’s India Maharajas and Afridi’s Asia Lions are set to stand each and every different within the Eliminator of LLC Masters 2023 on Saturday, March 18. The winner of the fit will sq. off with Aaron Finch’s Global Giants, who’ve already reached the overall with 3 wins out of four video games.