Afridi aiming to better McCullum's knock
Posted on Apr 21, 2008 at 11:31 | Updated Apr 21, 2008 at 11:36
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Karachi: Pakistan's flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi said he would be aiming to better Brendon McCullum's awe-inspiring 73-ball 158 knock when he makes his debut for Hyderabad Deccan Chargers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday.
The swashbuckling right-hander left on Monday for India to play in the IPL and said McCullum's knock was fresh in his mind.
McCullum scored 100 from 53 balls during his blazing innings for Kolkata Knight Riders against Bangalore Royal Challengers in the opening match of the IPL on Friday.
Afridi, who has since 1997 held on to the record for the fastest One-Day hundred from just 37 balls, said he was itching to emulate or surpass McCullum's innings.
"It is a very difficult target to achieve to better his 158 at a faster rate. But it is not impossible. Certainly if I get a chance to bat higher up the order and get enough overs to play I will give it a try," Afridi told reporters after the Twenty20 international against Bangladesh at the national stadium on Sunday.
Afridi will be available for the Deccan Chargers - led by Indian batsman VVS Laxman - for their game against Delhi Dare Devils.
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