Shaheen Afridi Praises Harry Brook, Hopes NZ Lose

After dismissing England captain Harry Brook for a sublime century, Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi walked over to shake Brook’s hand and praised his “world‑class innings.” He said Brook’s knock was a captain’s innings that helped England secure a place in the last‑four.

Afridi also joked that he hopes New Zealand lose their match, a comment that came as Pakistan’s T20 World Cup campaign faltered. He admitted Pakistan’s own batting failures cost them the semi‑final and that anything can still happen in the tournament.