World T20 win is dedicated to terror victims, says Afridi

KARACHI:
Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi on Thursday dedicated his match-winning performances throughout the ICC World Twenty20 to victims of terrorism in his troubled nation."Throughout The World Cup I only thought about winning this for those people who have been affected by terrorism in our country," Afridi told media persons.In a red carpet welcome, Afridi was garlanded by ecstatic fans with thousands of them turning up at the airport on the arrival of Pakistan team.Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the final at Lord's on Sunday."The troubled conditions back home, the way Pakistan is being isolated as a cricket nation, all this spurred the team to win the Cup," he said.Afridi was disappointed the next World Twenty20 in West Indies was just nine months away, leaving Pakistani fans very little time to savour the triumph."You don't win the World Cup everyday," he said. "I think cricket is now being treated more like a business. It is hard on the players as well," Afridi added.