Shahid Afridi's sudden decision to end ties with PSL champions Peshawar Zalmi shocks captain Darren Sammy

New Delhi: Flambouyant Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi's sudden announcement to end his association with the Pakistan Super League (PSL) winners Peshawar Zalmi has shocked team captain Darren Sammy.

Afridi, 37, took to Twitter on Saturday to announce his decision, which he claimed is "personal".

Won d with 1 team,Time for another.Im announcing my end of service as president&player of PeshawarZalmi Team due to my personal reasons1/2 — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 24, 2017

But the 2016 T20I World Cup winning captain from West Indies was shocked to hear the knew.

Was a pleasure playing with u buddy.. although I'm in shock that you leaving...@JAfridi10 https://t.co/gSzy1E9Mxj

— Daren Sammy (@darrensammy88) March 25, 2017

Afridi was also confident that Peshawar fans will follow wherever he goes.

My best wishes with Peshawar Zalmi nd as far as my Peshawar fans r concerned I know they are with me wherever i go. — Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 24, 2017

Zalmi won the 2017 edition of PSL by defeating Quetta Gladiators by 58 runs in the final.

Afridi, who is also the icon player of the team, missed the all-important final after picking an injury in the semi-final.