No rift with Afridi: Waqar

Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis said yesterday he was "disappointed" by Shahid Afridi's decision to retire from internationals and played down a reported rift with his former captain.

Afridi quit international cricket on Monday, saying he was dejected after being replaced as one-day captain following a fiery clash with Waqar.

"I am disappointed at his decision to retire," Waqar said on team's return from Ireland. "I don't want to make much comments before meeting PCB officials." When asked about the reported breakdown in his relationship with Afridi, Waqar said he had only heard of the rift through the media.