Statistics may not back my statement but Afridi has looked a better, more sensible, intelligent and consistent batsman to me since returning for the WI series last summer.

His bowling although not as devastating as it was in 2009-2011, but still a major improvement over the shoddy performances in 2012.

He looks motivated to me, wants to end on a high note I reckon. 

The axing for the Champions Trophy might have been a wake up call that he is no longer an automatic selection.

Then again, I might be hoping against hope because this is Afridi we are talking about. I man who has let down the team more times than he has delivered.

I'd like to think otherwise though and driven and fired up Afridi can only be good news for us.

Discuss