The Beast speaks

[pacman]

source: http://cricket.expressindia.com/full...ntent_id=61265

Lahore, January 12: Pakistan’s flamboyant batsman Shahid Afridi, who has been a thorn in India’s flesh on several occasions in the past, has promised to maintain his aggressive batting style in the high-profile series against the arch-rivals that begins on Friday.

Afridi said he was likely to bat at the number six position and will continue to play his natural game that has often paid him dividends.

“I don’t see any reason why I should change my style of batting. I have scored all my runs in international cricket by playing aggressively and would continue that in the forthcoming series. I don’t know why but I like to chase bowlers,” Afridi said in an interview on the eve of the first Test.

“I have been told that I would be batting at number 6 which I think is a very crucial spot. But I am not overawed by that position and would maintain my natural aggressive style. I think that is also what the public likes. I promise whatever may be the situation, you will find the same attacking Afridi,” he said.

Afridi said he would not be targeting any particular bowler but would concentrate on scoring the maximum off the loose balls that come his way.

“My aim will be to hit out of sight any ball that comes on my radar because that is what I enjoy doing most. I don’t know what is the feeling of the bowler who sees the sight of the ball landing outside the boundary line but as far as I am concerned, I get immense pleasure,” Afridi said.

However, Afridi emphasised that while clubbing the ball in his trademark style, there is never an element of arrogance or attempt to chide the bowler.

“The general impression may be that there is arrogance or I am making fun of the bowler. But that’s incorrect. I do my job to the best of my ability and if the bowler suffers, I can only feel sorry for him. But there is never an intention to downgrade or insult him,” he said.

Afridi did not hide his preference to open the innings but maintained that he was also comfortable at number 6.

“If you ask my choice, well, I would love to open the innings. But if the team wants me to bat at number 6, I am prepared. In fact, I have told the captain that he can promote me on the shortest notice, if required,” he said.

Afridi claimed that Pakistan was riding high on confidence and there was great unity in the team while India were ‘a team in trouble’.

“I think we are head and shoulders above India when we talk about confidence, team spirit and unity. I haven’t read good stories about the happenings in the Indian camp and the indicators I get is that they are a team in trouble,” he said.

“But I would not like to comment on their problems and instead would prefer to talk about myself,” he added.

But the dasher warned that the series would be tougher for Pakistan than it seemed.

“I agree that we have been playing better than the Indians recently but this series is different and played under different conditions and environment. We can take inspiration and motivation from what we have achieved in the last 12 months but we cannot live on it,” he said.

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Can't wait for the series to start.

[banana246]

his talent and aggression goes good for cricket, except when indias playing (just joking) i like to see entertaining cricket which is what afridi gives

[HAFRIDI]

Originally Posted by pacman source: http://cricket.expressindia.com/full...ntent_id=61265 “I don’t see any reason why I should change my style of batting. I have scored all my runs in international cricket by playing aggressively and would continue that in the forthcoming series. I don’t know why but I like to chase bowlers,” Afridi said in an interview on the eve of the first Test. I think that is also what the public likes. I promise whatever may be the situation, you will find the same attacking Afridi,” he said. “My aim will be to hit out of sight any ball that comes on my radar because that is what I enjoy doing most. I don’t know what is the feeling of the bowler who sees the sight of the ball landing outside the boundary line but as far as I am concerned, I get immense pleasure,” Afridi said. “The general impression may be that there is arrogance or I am making fun of the bowler. But that’s incorrect. I do my job to the best of my ability and if the bowler suffers, I can only feel sorry for him. But there is never an intention to downgrade or insult him,” he said.

ha ha typical afridi

Come on Afridi, rock india!

[banana246]

india will not get rocked by him

[Fessal]

time will tell but hopefully the beast will explode and rock the indians.

[DM]

Oh my goodness.

What words, what intentions and inshallah what actions. That man has crime on his mind. He's pure malevolence.


"I don’t know why but I like to chase bowlers"

"My aim will be to hit out of sight any ball that comes on my radar because that is what I enjoy doing most. I don’t know what is the feeling of the bowler who sees the sight of the ball landing outside the boundary line but as far as I am concerned, I get immense pleasure,"


That's massive and frank psychosis. I'd absolutely hate to bowl to him. What a terrifying psyche.

[khanpuria]

welcome bk dm

afridi threads werent the same

[returnee]

Originally Posted by DM Oh my goodness. What words, what intentions and inshallah what actions. That man has crime on his mind. He's pure malevolence. "I don’t know why but I like to chase bowlers" "My aim will be to hit out of sight any ball that comes on my radar because that is what I enjoy doing most. I don’t know what is the feeling of the bowler who sees the sight of the ball landing outside the boundary line but as far as I am concerned, I get immense pleasure," That's massive and frank psychosis. I'd absolutely hate to bowl to him. What a terrifying psyche.

I love this guy
Big up AFFRIIIDDIIIII!

[Raz]

Originally Posted by pacman source: http://cricket.expressindia.com/full...ntent_id=61265 Lahore, January 12: Pakistan’s flamboyant batsman Shahid Afridi, who has been a thorn in India’s flesh on several occasions in the past, has promised to maintain his aggressive batting style in the high-profile series against the arch-rivals that begins on Friday. Afridi said he was likely to bat at the number six position and will continue to play his natural game that has often paid him dividends. “I don’t see any reason why I should change my style of batting. I have scored all my runs in international cricket by playing aggressively and would continue that in the forthcoming series. I don’t know why but I like to chase bowlers,” Afridi said in an interview on the eve of the first Test. “I have been told that I would be batting at number 6 which I think is a very crucial spot. But I am not overawed by that position and would maintain my natural aggressive style. I think that is also what the public likes. I promise whatever may be the situation, you will find the same attacking Afridi,” he said. Afridi said he would not be targeting any particular bowler but would concentrate on scoring the maximum off the loose balls that come his way. “My aim will be to hit out of sight any ball that comes on my radar because that is what I enjoy doing most. I don’t know what is the feeling of the bowler who sees the sight of the ball landing outside the boundary line but as far as I am concerned, I get immense pleasure,” Afridi said. However, Afridi emphasised that while clubbing the ball in his trademark style, there is never an element of arrogance or attempt to chide the bowler. “The general impression may be that there is arrogance or I am making fun of the bowler. But that’s incorrect. I do my job to the best of my ability and if the bowler suffers, I can only feel sorry for him. But there is never an intention to downgrade or insult him,” he said. Afridi did not hide his preference to open the innings but maintained that he was also comfortable at number 6. “If you ask my choice, well, I would love to open the innings. But if the team wants me to bat at number 6, I am prepared. In fact, I have told the captain that he can promote me on the shortest notice, if required,” he said. Afridi claimed that Pakistan was riding high on confidence and there was great unity in the team while India were ‘a team in trouble’. “I think we are head and shoulders above India when we talk about confidence, team spirit and unity. I haven’t read good stories about the happenings in the Indian camp and the indicators I get is that they are a team in trouble,” he said. “But I would not like to comment on their problems and instead would prefer to talk about myself,” he added. But the dasher warned that the series would be tougher for Pakistan than it seemed. “I agree that we have been playing better than the Indians recently but this series is different and played under different conditions and environment. We can take inspiration and motivation from what we have achieved in the last 12 months but we cannot live on it,” he said. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Can't wait for the series to start.

Man i just love the way in which he thinks. People not long ago were talking about Afridi getting a brain transplant but deep in everyones heart they would love for that brain to stay comfortably where it is right now.

Also anyone remember this quote as well from:

http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/pakis...ry/224694.html

"Honestly, I go out thinking I'll bat five or six overs sensibly and after that open up. But I get there, the bowler starts running in and I immediately start thinking 'Smash it'. My mind just goes. I suppose I have no control over myself."


Does anyone need any more evidence that he is a Beast sorry THE BEAST?

[DM]

The thing i want to know is how do they interpret the noises he makes? Is it the intonation or inflexion? Does anyone know if they use advanced signal-conversion technique reserved for animals of the subphylum Vertebrata that nourish their young with milk, ie mammalia?

[DM]

Originally Posted by Raz Man i just love the way in which he thinks. People not long ago were talking about Afridi getting a brain transplant but deep in everyones heart they would love for that brain to stay comfortably where it is right now. Also anyone remember this quote as well from: http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/pakis...ry/224694.html "Honestly, I go out thinking I'll bat five or six overs sensibly and after that open up. But I get there, the bowler starts running in and I immediately start thinking 'Smash it'. My mind just goes. I suppose I have no control over myself." Does anyone need any more evidence that he is a Beast sorry THE BEAST?

And who can forget this quote:

"I like hitting the ball in the stands and want to hear the cracking sound that comes out of the willow of my bat. I don’t know why but that sound (of the wood) and the sight of seeing the ball land in the enclosures gives me immense pleasure and satisfaction"


This guy is in perpetual intracranial haemorrhage.

[Raz]

Originally Posted by DM And who can forget this quote: "I like hitting the ball in the stands and want to hear the cracking sound that comes out of the willow of my bat. I don’t know why but that sound (of the wood) and the sight of seeing the ball land in the enclosures gives me immense pleasure and satisfaction" This guy is in perpetual intracranial haemorrhage.

Which reminds me yaar, no Afridi thread yet for the 1st Test? I was going to create it but its traditional that you do it and im gonna be needing a place to post a special Beastly story soon

[DM]

You do the honours bro, you're putting the time and effort into those magnificent Beastly tales

[Raz]

Originally Posted by DM You do the honours bro, you're putting the time and effort into those magnificent Beastly tales

It just feels weird, yaar everyone is so used to you doing it and no one does it like you

[Long_Live_Pakistan]

Originally Posted by banana246 india will not get rocked by him

no sweats yara....
just a game....

[hasan316]

cant wait to see Afridi murder indian bowlers.

[DM]

Originally Posted by Raz It just feels weird, yaar everyone is so used to you doing it and no one does it like you

Anyone can do it like me and you can do it better, but since you insist i'll do one now..looking forward to the next tale of the Beast

[lahori]

The beast speaks. The beast delivers.

133.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, SIX, And another! That is a great
hit over square-leg! Could Afridi go for six sixes?
133.3 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, SIX, Harbhajan comes round the
stumps, Afridi does not care, there are four fielders on the fence
on the leg side but he smashes a six over square-leg anyway!
The umpire is looking at the ball, it's taken quite a battering
here
133.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, SIX, this one is straight down
the ground but the result is the same! HUGE from Afridi and India
are really struggling here!
133.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, SIX, tossed up and on the off,
Afridi comes down the pitch and creams it. That is a massive hit!
Many rows back and into the stands

[DM]

Originally Posted by lahori2 The beast speaks. The beast delivers. 133.4 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, SIX, And another! That is a great hit over square-leg! Could Afridi go for six sixes? 133.3 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, SIX, Harbhajan comes round the stumps, Afridi does not care, there are four fielders on the fence on the leg side but he smashes a six over square-leg anyway! The umpire is looking at the ball, it's taken quite a battering here 133.2 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, SIX, this one is straight down the ground but the result is the same! HUGE from Afridi and India are really struggling here! 133.1 Harbhajan Singh to Shahid Afridi, SIX, tossed up and on the off, Afridi comes down the pitch and creams it. That is a massive hit! Many rows back and into the stands

He is a ferocious, fearsome being. To be honest I don't think he's suited for civilised society

[luvthegame]

I am watching live Afridi has started the assault. 96 Run in 73 Balls. Go Boyz Go.

[Fessal]

First of all welcome back to DM bhai.

The beast really exploded today especially them four 6's consecutivley against harbajhan. It was awesome entertainment and am sure he will get six 6's one day. He could have got them today had the ball not got wet.