"The way I enjoyed my cricket in India, I never enjoyed anywhere else. We are after all neighbours. The relations should be good between us. Cricket can only help better the relations," he said here.
Asked whether India and Pakistan should play more often, he said, "It should be like that only. Pakistan have always supported India at every step. Despite threats, Pakistan have always toured India. I think cricket can only revive India-Pakistan relation. Sport brings friendship."
Asked about Pakistan players' prospect of playing in the cash-rich Indian Premier League, Afridi said, "Ask your Indian government, why ask me."
Afridi was all praise for Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for the team's recent successes.
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"No doubt, the way Dhoni carries his team forward is commendable... I always praise Dhoni's captaincy. Credit goes to Dhoni for having the right combination in the side," he said.
He said he always liked to play pressure-free while batting.
"If I think about the shots, then I won't be able to perform. I just back my instincts.