By smashing a century off 37 balls in his debut match in Kenya , Afridi amazed one and all during ODI in Kenya in 1996. But the promise shown gradually evaporated due to lack of self control. He also introduced the fastest spin delivery and beat many seasoned batsman. But over a period of time batsman have learnt to handle his spins with ease .He is now being known as run stopper than a wicket taker. If he doesn’t improve, he may fade out from the International scene.