Afridi says Pakistan must build on Twenty20 win

0 Comments | AFP, June, 2009

KARACHI (AFP) — Popular allrounder Shahid Afridi said Pakistan need to build on their historic victory in the World Twenty20 championship as he arrived home Wednesday.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets to win the World Twenty20 title in England -- their second biggest win in the sport in 17 years after their 50-over World Cup win in Australia in 1992.

Afridi, who won man-of-the-match awards in the semi-final and final, said the team lived up to the expectations of the nation. He scored half centuries on both occasions.

"We are proud champions and, more so, we lived up to the expectations of millions of cricket fans in the country who were seeking some moments of smile," Afridi told reporters at his residence where a large crowd had gathered to greet...