Shaheen Shah Afridi, one of Pakistan’s star cricketers, recently shared his thoughts on the iconic ICC Champions Trophy 2017 win, looking back on the memorable final against India. It was a moment that became a historic milestone for Pakistan, and Shaheen had an interesting perspective on it.
In an emotional video released by the ICC, Shaheen revealed that, back in 2017, he was playing for Pakistan’s Under-19 team while Pakistan’s senior team was making history. Watching the Champions Trophy final on TV, he could feel the excitement and joy of the nation as Pakistan won the trophy in an outstanding fashion. Shaheen described it as an unforgettable moment for the country, saying, “It was a special moment for our country.”
For Shaheen, the 2017 win holds an extra personal connection. He expressed how important it was to see the team perform at their best and bring home such a prestigious trophy. The final against India, in particular, was a thrilling game, and Shaheen will never forget some of the incredible performances that led to Pakistan’s victory.
He mentioned Fakhar Zaman’s remarkable century, which played a key role in turning the game around. Fakhar’s innings was a game-changer, and Shaheen believes it was one of the standout moments of the final. Shaheen also recalled Mohammad Amir’s brilliant spell of bowling, where Amir took crucial wickets of top Indian batsmen like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shikhar Dhawan. These performances not only helped secure Pakistan’s dominant 180-run victory but also played a significant role in Pakistan’s first-ever Champions Trophy win.
Although there were several key contributions from the entire team, Shaheen highlighted these moments as the most special ones. He added, “Everyone contributed to the win, but those performances stand out.” Reflecting on the event, he expressed the team’s collective ambition to achieve success again, aiming to bring home the title once more.
As a proud cricketer, Shaheen’s desire is to wear the “white coat” again after the final, as the team did in 2017, and keep the trophy in Pakistan. He expressed that the feeling of winning the ICC Champions Trophy was incomparable, and the desire to repeat that success motivates the team even more.
Shaheen’s words show the determination and passion that drives the Pakistani cricket team. For them, winning again would not just be a victory on the field but a tribute to the remarkable achievements of the 2017 squad and a sign of the team’s ongoing strength and resilience.
The 2017 ICC Champions Trophy was a magical chapter in Pakistan’s cricket history, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, with his hopes of future victories, is keeping that dream alive for both himself and the nation.
In the years to come, Pakistan cricket will remember the 2017 Champions Trophy as a moment when everything came together in an unforgettable performance. Shaheen, along with his teammates, looks forward to adding more chapters to this story with more victories for Pakistan.
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