Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has addressed his on-field confrontation with South African batter Matthew Breetzke during a ODI match, admitting his actions were strategic for disrupting Breetzke's focus. Afridi was fined by the ICC for inappropriate physical contact, and recognizes Pakistan's need to improve in final overs.
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