ICC World Cup 2019: Shahid Afridi feels this player could play a pivotal role in winning the cup for Pakistan

As the mega event of 50-over format is approaching near, all the teams have started to find the right combination of fifteen players they are going to field in the tournament. Pakistan is no exception, as they had a disgraceful Asia Cup last year they are forced to prepare its team for the World Cup as soon as possible.

Pakistan will be going in the tournament as the underdogs because nobody is expecting them to win the trophy. But the team has shown improvement before the World Cup as they gave a tough fight to South Africa in their backyard, although they lost the five-match ODI series by 3-2. Here are few reasons why team Pakistan can win the World Cup this year.

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Former Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi feels Pakistan can win the 2019 World Cup and spinner Shadab Khan will play a pivotal role in winning the trophy. After Pakistan won the third and final T20I against South Africa in Centurion.

The Pakistani spinner tweeted, “That was a tough tour. Glad to finish it on a good note, personally I learnt a lot and will hope to use this experience to improve. We could have done even better but credit to SA for their performance. Keep supporting us. Your support makes us better. #PakistanZindabad,” to which Afridi replied, “Excellent all-round performance. you are a star and have it in you to become a great all-rounder. Keep up the good work you're pivotal to our World Cup campaign.”