Afridi Eager To Play Ireland ODIs

Lahore, May 16: Pakistan's ODI captain Shahid Afridi has stated that he is available for the two ODIs against Ireland later this month.

Afridi who ran into trouble with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for giving statements on team managements after returning from Weast Indies tour, has been issued a notice by the board.

Afridi also stated reports that he had a serious gap between head coach Waqar Younis over selection matters. Board has expected that they might send the same team against Ireland, which is currently playing the Test series in the West Indies, on the way back home from the Caribbean.

But Afridi said he was desperate to play against Ireland and would also be in England at the same time playing for Hampshire. He will play for Hampshire for their Twenty20 campaign where he will join South Africa spinner Imran Tahir.

However, he said it would be up to the Pakistan board to decide on his fate for the series. "In my reply I cleared that I had no intentions to target any individual or violate the code of conduct," he said. "I've tried to convince the Board that it was a general comment which I often give in the interest of the team. I'd be happy to play but it's up to the board to decide on my selection."

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