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RAWALPINDI: Pakistan ODI skipper Shaheen Afridi has hailed the team effort and stated that ‘rotation policy’ is working well for his side after their triumph over Sri Lanka in the three-match series.
Pakistan completed a whitewash over the Islanders with a comprehensive win in the final match of the series.
The Green Shirts chased down a partly 212-run target in 44.4 overs with eight wickets in hand. Mohammad Rizwan starred with the bat, scoring 61* from 92 balls with the help of four balls.
Hussain Talat was also impressive for his 42 from 57 balls, with the help of a boundary.
Earlier, a clinical performance helped the home side bundle out visitors for a mere 211 in 45.2 overs. Mohammad Wasim Junior shone with the ball and picked up a three-wicket haul.
Speaking in the post-match presentation, Shaheen hailed his side and cited the rotation policy as a driving factor behind the team’s winning momentum.
“Winning the series, really happy for that. Everyone played a good role in the previous series against South Africa and in this one as well. The rotation policy is working well for us, and the entire squad is ready to contribute at any stage,” he said.
He also praised Faisal Akram, who played his first ODI match of the series and delivered an impressive spell with two wickets to his name.
“Faisal bowled really well, and it was great to see Wasim come back after injury and earn his first Player of the Match award. Special mention to Haris Rauf as well,” Afridi said.
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