Afridi quits Tests, eyes WC

Afridi has played 24 Tests and has scored 1,634 runs at an average of 38.90. He was dropped from the Kandy Test on the Sri Lanka tour. Afridi has two centuries from his last two Tests.

But Afridi8217;s forte has been the one-dayers where his powerful hitting has ripped apart many bowling attacks. The opener has scored 4,824 runs in 222 matches in the shorter version.

Pakistan will play Tests in England this summer, then against the West Indies in the home series and finally on the tour of South Africa later this year.

8220;There8217;s too much cricket and I have not been able to give enough time to my family. But moreover, my overall performance has been affected with too much cricket.

I have set standards for myself and unfortunately I am not satisfied with my recent performances in one-day cricket,8221; Afridi said.