Afridi leaves for Dubai to join ODI series

DUBAI: Recalled Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi on Tuesday departed for Dubai to join One Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka.

While talking to media at Karachi airport, Afridi showed confidence to hit his turbulent past six months for a big six, saying he wants to perform for the country and his fans.

The 31-year-old all-rounder was recalled in Pakistan squad for the five-match one-day series against Sri Lanka, starting in Dubai with the first game on Friday.

Both teams will also play a Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan won the three-Test series 1-0 on Monday.

The popular hard-hitting batsman, who holds the world record of scoring the fastest one-day century -- off 37 balls made against Sri Lanka in Nairobi in 1997 -- said he is set to put aside all his problems.

"I think its all about cricket, its time to play and I don't want to involve myself in any other thing other than cricket," said Afridi.