Shahid Afridi gives a send-off to Saif Badar after bowling him out for 13 

DUBAI: Shahid Afridi has apologised to young all-rounder Saif Badar for reacting aggressively to his wicket during Saturday?s Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans match.

Afridi, who was named Player of the Match for his three-wicket haul, had given the youngster a ?send-off? after knocking out his stumps ? a gesture that was widely criticised on social media as fans pointed out that the aggressive reaction must have been disheartening for the 19-year old.

Hours after the match, however, Badar posted a video of his dismissal on Twitter with the caption: ?Still love you Shahid bhai.'

Afridi replied to the tweet with an apology. ?I?m sorry what happened that was momentum of the game.. I always support my youngester. Good luck.?

Karachi Kings overcame Multan Sultans by 63 runs, with Afridi winning the Player of the Match award for bowling figures of 4-1-18-3.