Shahid Afridi holds a meeting with Zaka Ashraf amid reports of getting key role in PCB

Shahid Afridi had a meeting with Zaka Ashraf on Friday amid reports of getting a key role in the PCB.

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi Friday met Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

Reportedly the meeting ended days of hostility amid the Afridi’s recent barrage of criticism of Zaka Ashraf.

IN today’s meeting Ashraf acknowledged Afridi’s dedication and contribution towards the game terming the latter as a “hero of Pakistan” and a “great ambassador of the country”.

“We admire you as a hero of Pakistan, and you have proved to be a great ambassador of the country with both your exceptional talent displayed on the field and your conduct off the field. We would love to have your experience for the betterment of Pakistan cricket,” a PCB official statement while quoting Zaka Ashraf said.

Meanwhile, Shahid Afridi while appreciating the PCB chief’s efforts and contributions to Pakistan cricket expressed interest in playing his role in grooming and preparing young cricketers to represent their country in the future.

The development comes a day after Afridi met interim Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar to discuss cricket issues including his association with the PCB in the future.