Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has revealed that he had a conversation with Suresh Raina over a social media post that the Indian cricketer deleted on his insistence. 

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After ICC announced Afridi as the ambassador for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and US, an X user took a dig at Raina. 

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“ICC has named Shahid Afridi as ambassador for ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Hello Suresh Raina,” posted the user. 

Raina was quick to respond and seemingly took a jibe at Afridi: “I’m not an ICC ambassador, but I have the 2011 World Cup at my house. Remember the game at Mohali? Hope it brings back some unforgettable memories for you.”

Notably, Raina was part of the Indian team that defeated Pakistan in the 50-over World Cup quarterfinal and played a pivotal part in lifting the trophy.   

Afridi talks with Raina

As the post went viral, Afridi seemingly had a conversation about it with Raina. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Afridi said all was fine with Raina who ‘agreed to delete’ the said tweet. 

“I have shared many cricket moments with Suresh Raina. He is a good person,” Afridi said.

“The lighthearted banter happens. After seeing the post on social media. I spoke with Raina, and he understood the situation like a younger brother. He agreed to delete the tweet. It is all good. Great individuals rectify their mistakes,” he added.

Raina had also taken a hilarious jab at Afridi during commentary in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Quizzed by colleague Akash Chopra if he had plans of reversing retirement and returning to the playing field, Raina answered in jest – “I am Suresh Raina, not Shahid Afridi.”

While the seemingly innocuous post from Raina may have forced Afridi to ring him up, it appears that the previous dig may have also not gone down well with him. 

Apart from Afridi, former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, West Indian dasher, Chris Gayle as well as Olympic medalist Usain Bolt have been appointed as the ambassador for the World Cup. 

India kickstart their World Cup campaign against Ireland on June 5 before squaring up against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9, followed by games against United States and Canada.

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