Shaheen Afridi took a jibe at coach Mike Hesson, stating 'I hope New Zealand lose' following Pakistan's T20 World Cup defeat to England. The Pakistan fast bowler acknowledged their semi-final hopes are now hanging by a thread after Brook's sublime century.
Afridi reserved special praise for Brook, calling his innings 'world class' and the 'best innings' he has seen. The two players share a friendship from their time together in the Pakistan Super League, with Afridi noting Brook's preparation and shot selection were exceptional on a difficult surface.