Afridi looks forward to playing India by CricketArchive Staff Reporter

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Player:	Shahid Afridi
Event:	ICC Champions Trophy 2009/10

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DateLine: 2nd September 2009

 

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi said he is looking forward to play India in the Champions Trophy in South Africa.

 

Pakistan have not beaten India in an ICC tournament in recent years.

 

The Pakistan ODI vice-captain said that he respects the Indian side who possess a brilliant ODI combination and the match between the two teams should produce fireworks.

 

"India are a strong side and our present team is also well balanced and has depth so we should have a good match. I am looking forward to it," he told reporters in Lahore.

 

"The rivalry and intensity of playing against each other is always there. It does not matter who wins or loses. What is important is I want to play with passion and aggression and I expect our players to show 100 per cent commitment," he added.

 

Pakistan lost their 2003 World Cup match to India at the Centurion and were twice beaten in the 2007 Twenty20 World Cup in South Africa.

 

"I think our team is very experienced and balanced and we can do well in South Africa and try to change our past record there," Afridi said.