The all-rounder was given a warm welcome at the Karachi airport last night but when he reached his residence in Gulshan-e-Iqbal a bigger crowd had gathered outside to show their solidarity and support for him.

"I am simply stunned by the large number of people who have shown up to support me. This is a vindication of my stand in the dispute with the board," Afridi said.

He also made it clear that as long as his fans were behind him, he would continue his fight against "injustice" by the board.

Afridi also made it clear that he would first confer with his lawyers on Monday before taking a decision on whether to appear before the disciplinary committee set up by the board to hear charges of code of conduct violation against him.

The all-rounder is also due to hold a press conference at the Karachi press club this evening after meeting his lawyers who have sent a notice to the board demanding that his disciplinary hearing on June 8 be held in open and not behind closed doors.