Shahid Afridi unleashed the kind of fury he is famous for after his openers Shahzaib Hasan and Imran Farhat built him a platform and launched Pakistan to their highest ODI score as they searched for their first victory in 2010. Bangladesh's seamers bowled without purpose, and though their spinners did their best to pull things back, they had not planned for the Afridi redux - as aggressive as the marauder of old, but inventive and measured as well. His hurricane 124 off 60 balls, and fifty from Umar Akmal, put Pakistan in control of what is the battle for third place in the Asia Cup. These are early days yet, but captaincy is bringing out the best in Afridi. He has retained the willingness to attack but entrusted with the responsibility of shepherding a young team, has weeded out the risks. Without having to heave across the line, at least not until he's set, Afridi still has the range to score at enviable pace. http://www.cricinfo.com/asia2010/content/current/story/464102.html
