Afridi questions SA players loyalty

South Africa lost the three-match ODI series 2-1 to Pakistan on Wednesday (April 7) with several players from the home side not turning out for the third and final ODI since they had to leave early for India to take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The likes of Quinton de Kock, Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje left for India after South Africa won the second ODI.

Pakistan won the ODI series with a 28-run win in the third ODI but former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has questioned Cricket South Africa’s decision to release several of their key players early.

Afridi said it was ‘sad to see T20 leagues influencing international cricket’._Agencies