London, July 19(ANI): Former Pakistan Test captain Shahid Afridi has said that the ODI series against England, starting next month, will be the launch pad for his ambitions to lead the team to 2011 World Cup glory.
"I took a decision which I felt was right and now all my concentration is on the limited overs series against England which will be our first step towards winning next year's World Cup," The Daily Times quoted Afridi, as saying.
"I have won the World Twenty20, beaten England and India in Tests at home and have achieved some other milestones as well, but before I leave the game I want to win the World Cup," he added.
Afridi had announced that he would retire from Test cricket after the second and final Test against Australia at Leeds, starting Wednesday, but a side strain meant that he was ruled out of the match.
The 30-year-old further rubbished speculation that his Test retirement came after differences with his teammates.
"This team was unified and there were no problems, nothing. I took the decision in the best interest of the team and hope a youngster with a Test temperament takes my position," Afridi said.
"I also feel that there are other players who are not fit for the longer version of the game and my advice to them is to concentrate on the shorter forms," he added. (ANI)
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