New Delhi: Shahid Afridi's team earned a consolation win on Friday, beating Sri Lanka to end their Asia Cup 2016 campaign.


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"We're good cricketers, just that we need to have more self-belief," Afridi said when asked about his team's performance in the Asia Cup T20 and the upcoming World Twenty20.


The all-rounder was also faced with another interesting question. Afridi's answer to it was equally interesting.


“I have said this before too - no one should be compared to Sachin Tendulkar. He has been a great role model for millions of Indians and for those who follow the sport across the world. Virat has been a champion player too. He has been consistent over the years and his aggressive nature is great for the game. Both are fantastic cricketers and I wouldn't put one above other,” he told the Times of India when asked how he would rate Virat Kohli vis a vis Sachin Tendulkar?


Afridi was happy that the reserve players were also given a chance ahead of the World T20 in India.


"We've backed players, we did not want to tamper too many things, but the selectors have done well to give everyone a sincere opportunity," said Afridi.


(With PTI inputs)