Shahid Afridi lashes out at Afghanistan player for abusing Mohammad Amir; watch video

inaugural edition of Lanka Premier League 2020 has enthralled fans with brilliant cricket and unlimited drama within just a week of its commencement. On Monday, Kandy Tuskers and Galle Gliators were involved in a high-scoring game where it was Tuskers who emerged victorious by 25 runs. However, re was a huge controversy that erupted during game when young Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq was involved in a verbal war with Pakistan speedster Mohamm Amir. 

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Shahid Afridi hits out at young Afghan pacer for abusing Mohamm Amir

It all happened during 18th over of Gliators' innings when Amir smashed Naveen for a boundary. Afghan international me a comeback and bowled a dot post which he verbally abused Amir which didn't go down well with Pakistani pacer. Things immediately heated up and duo h to be separated by ir team member as y kept on wrangling after Tuskers won match.

After game was done and dusted, players were exchanging handshakes. Afridi was in a jolly mood as he was smiling, however, as soon as he saw Naveen, he confronted Afghan pacer over incident with Amir. In w-viral video, Afridi can be seen visibly angry as he inquires Naveen about  incident. During confrontation, Afridi reportedly told Naveen, "Son I was scoring 100s in international cricket before you were born".

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Galle Gliators squ

Shahid Afridi, Hazratullah Zazai, Mohamm Amir, Azam Khan, Chwick Walton, Ahsan Ali, Danushka Gunathilika, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Akila Dananjaya, Milinda Siriwardena, Lakshan Sandakan, Shehan Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Mohamed Shiraz, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Chanaka Ruwansiri

LPL match fixing: ICC’s ACU investigates Lanka Premier League 2020

Recently, LPL 2020 season reportedly came under International Cricket Council’s (ICC) scanner as apex body launched an investigation into an alleged match-fixing attempt. As per allegations, a former Sri Lankan player approached an LPL 2020 player and matter is w being looked into by  ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU).

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According to a report by Sri Lankan publication Lankeepa, ICC is currently investigating allegations and will t be sharing any discussions as of w. Even Sri Lanka Cricket Board’s Anti-Corruption Unit refused to make a comment regarding matter. report furr stated that former Sri Lankan player who allegedly me corruption approaches is “currently overseas”.

LPL match fixing investigation comes on backdrop of ICC finding former Sri Lankan bowling coach Nuwan Zoysa guilty of three match-fixing related offences. Responding to ICC anuncement, Zoysa said that he would be making an appeal to decision me by tribunal.

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SOURCE: AP