I was worried people would think he benefitted from nepotism, Umar Gul very proud that reliable Pakistan wicket-taker has proved himself

Umar Gul said he was worried people would think Pakistan fast bowler Abbas Afridi benefitted from nepotism

Umar Gul: “When Abbas Afridi was picked and I was with the Pakistan team as a bowling coach in New Zealand, I felt more pressure than him. People often criticise players with connections, but at the end of the day, it’s the performance that speaks”

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Former Pakistan pace bowler Umar Gul has admitted that during his time as a bowling coach with the national team, he was worried his nephew Abbas Afridi would be accused of benefitting from nepotism.

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