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ICC ODI Rankings: Shaheen Afridi becomes world’s no.1 ODI bowler

ICC ODI Rankings: Shaheen Afridi becomes world's no.1 ODI bowler

Shaheen Afridi is now the world’s No. 1 ODI bowler. He is the fastest fast bowler to reach 100 ODI wickets, doing so in 51 matches. Babar Azam remains the world’s No. 1 ODI batsman. As of Wednesday, the ICC released the most recent rankings for ODI bowlers, with Pakistani pacer Shaheen Afridi holding the top spot globally. … Read more

Shahid Afridi shares special message ahead of Asia Cup 2023 opener

Shahid Afridi shares special message ahead of Asia Cup 2023 opener

Shahid Afridi shared his special message for the Asia Cup 2023. The opening match will begin today. Pakistan and Nepal will play each other today. Prior to Pakistan’s hosting of the 2023 Asia Cup, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi released a special message. The renowned all-rounder expressed his wish for the competition to be a … Read more

Former Pakistan captain Afridi backs Balochistan franchise cricket league

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Afridi believes that Balochistan should have a franchise cricket league. Afridi suggested that SPL should be extended throughout entire year. Afridi hopes for an increased representation of cricketers from Sindh. Shahid Khan Afridi, the former dynamic all-rounder, expressed optimism about the possibility of a franchise cricket league taking place in Balochistan. During the signing event … Read more

Pak vs WI: Nicholas Pooran wants team to focus on catching and consistent batting

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We will not focus on intense weather: Pooran. The match will be hosted by Multan Cricket Stadium. West Indies will focus on catches and consistent batting: Pooran With the intense weather in Multan, West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran says his team will not focus on the weather conditions, as the Caribbeans look to pile up … Read more

Shaheen Shah Afridi at iftari with Lala, see pic

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Young Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi shared iftari with former skipper Shahid Afridi. It is to be noted that Afridi is also Shaheen’s future father-in-law. Afridi, last year, confirmed that his daughter will get married to Shaheen. However, no exact dates of marriage were revealed. Taking to his official Instagram profile, the pace sensation shared … Read more

PSL 7: Shaheen Afridi will lead Lahore Qalandars

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LAHORE: Pakistan’s pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead Lahore Qalandars in Pakistan Super League (PSL) seventh edition 2022, Lahore Qalandars announced in a press conference at the National Hockey Stadium. “Thank you Lahore Qalandars, this is not just a team, it’s a family. I thank them for placing their trust in me for this role,” said … Read more

Three things we learned from India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash

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DUBAI: Pakistan notched up their first ever win against India in the Twenty20 World Cup with a crushing 10-wicket victory in Dubai. AFP Sport takes a look at three things we learned from the one-sided contest of the Super 12s stage. Afridi’s new-ball magic Shaheen Shah Afridi justified his captain’s decision to field first with … Read more

Pak vs Ind: Politicos unite in support of Babar Azam and co

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As Babar Azam and his men get ready to take on arch-rivals India, in a rare sight politicians from across the spectrum wished the Pakistan team good luck against Virat Kohli and co. Pakistan and India will kick off their T20 World Cup campaign tonight at the Dubai International Stadium. Since 2013 both teams have … Read more

Pakistan to summon spirit of 2009 for T20 title, says Afridi

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KARACHI: Shahid Afridi, the box office trailblazer of Pakistan white-ball cricket, believes his “unpredictable” nation can summon the spirit of 2009 and win a second T20 World Cup. Afridi was man of the match in a nail-biting seven-run semi-final win over South Africa in the tournament 12 years ago where he made 51. He then starred … Read more

PSL season 7, Shahid Afridi to be joining Quetta Gladiators?

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Nadeem Omar owner of Quetta Gladiator stated that Shahid Afridi told him that he will be joining his franchise of PSL on the 7th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Omer stated that “Shahid Afridi has also remained a part of the Galle Gladiators (a team which Omar owns as well) in the Lankan Premier League,”

Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is the current captain, according to Omar, but if he willingly steps down, “we can appoint Afridi in his place.”

Omar added, “In technique, Sarfaraz is number one,”

Quetta Gladiators’ hopes of winning a second PSL title were dashed last month when they were eliminated from the competition by Multan Sultans.

The performance of the team of Sarfaraz Ahmed was not good in the 6th season of PSL. The team only wins 2 matches out of 10.

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Rawalakot Hawks win inaugural edition of KPL

KPL 2021: Rawalakot Hawks win the final by 7 runs against Muzaffarabad Tigers

Rawalakot Hawks defeated Muzaffarabad Tigers by 7 runs to win the inaugural edition of the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) on Tuesday.
Tigers won the toss and invited Shahid Afridi & Co to bat first.

Hawks were able to get to a total of 169 runs with prominent performances by Kashif Ali (54), Bismillah Khan (30) and Sahibzada Farhan (28).

Meanwhile, Tigers’ captain Mohammad Hafeez and Usama Mir managed to bag two wickets each.

In reply, the Tigers started off well with openers Zeeshan Ashraf and Hafeez scoring 54 runs together in 5.2 overs.

The veteran batsman made 29 runs with the help of six boundaries while Zeeshan managed to score 46 off 26 balls.

The Tigers batsmen could get the better of Hawks’ bowler and kept losing wickets at regular intervals.

Later on in the chase, Sohail Tanvir played a resilient knock of 21 runs. The chasing side was struggling till Mohammad Wasim Jr played a cameo of 22 runs in just 12 balls.

Tigers needed 10 off the last over, however, Inzamam-ul-Haq Junior, who had scored 10 crucial runs in the penultimate over, got out while playing switch hit. Usama Mir also tried to hit out the left-arm slow bowler Asif Afridi but failed to do so who was taking pace off the ball and lost their wickets.

Afridi received the player of the match award for his match-winning performance that led his side to the title win.

Meanwhile Hussain Talat was named the player of the tournament whereas Zeeshan Ashraf is declared the best batsmen of the league.

Hawks’ Afridi was awarded the best bowler award while Bismillah Khan secured the best wicketkeeper title.

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KPL Live Score: Muzaffarabad Tigers vs Rawalakot Hawks, Final

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The Kashmir Premier League (KPL Schedule 2021) management has announced the schedule for the inaugural season of the tournament. Six teams will contest in a 10-day cricketing event beginning on August 6th till August 17th 2021 in Muzaffarabad. KPL teams include Kotli Lions, Rawalakot Hawks, Mirpur Royals, Muzaffarabad Tigers, Overseas Warriors and Bagh Stallions. Here … Read more

Muhammad Amir backs up Shaheen Shah Afridi after his wicketless performance

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Former cricketer Mohammad Amir came out in support of left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, after he went wicketless in the Pakistan Vs England ODI match, on Tuesday. Amir defended the fellow cricketer in his recent tweet and said, “In my opinion, Shaheen Afridi is one of the finest bowler and the best Pakistan has currently. … Read more

#IUvMS PSL 6: Nation Lauds Shahid Afridi’s Performance

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Islamabad United secures victory against Multan Sultans by three wickets in the third match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 6 played at the National Stadium, Karachi

However, the nation appreciated Shahid Afridi’s performance as he picked up two crucial wickets and a direct hit to get rid of Iftikhar Ahmed, he gave away just 24 runs in his allotted quota of overs.

Multan Sultans gave 151 run-target to Islamabad United to win the third match of Pakistan Super League’s sixth edition (PSL).

Multan Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan (71) turned the direction of the match with his tremendous batting, after a shaky opening few overs.

Sultans lost their opener, Chris Lynn, for just 4 runs. Rilee Rossouw made 25 runs and Carlos Brathwaite remained not out for 21 runs.

Here is how the nation is praising Boom Boom Afridi on social media.

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Shahid Afridi, Urwa prove to be ‘father-daughter goals’

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Star All-rounder Shahid Afridi is one lucky person who is blessed with five gorgeous and loving daughters. He has been a caring father who tried his best to be there for them in their ups and downs. We have seen Shahid Afridi encouraging her daughters to achieve their life’s goals. Afridi took his Twitter to … Read more

Shahid Afridi pays a visit to his ancestral village with family

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Ex-skipper and star player of Pakistan cricket team, Shahid Afridi paid a visit to his ancestral village with his family. He shared about his visit on social media, adding that it was always better to “connect with your roots”.  The all-rounder tweeted about meeting his family, people of the village and checking up on the … Read more

Aaqib Javed discloses how Shaheen Afridi’s weak eyesight went unnoticed

Lahore Qalandars coach Aaqib Javed has exposed that star pacer Shaheen Afridi has a very weak eyesight that had gone unnoticed until the start of his professional career.

Lahore Qalandars coach Aaqib Javed has exposed that star pacer Shaheen Afridi has a very weak eyesight that had gone unnoticed until the start of his professional career. In an interview, Aqib Javed said that he was leading a fielding drill at the ICC Academy in Dubai when he noticed that Shaheen was regularly late … Read more

Shahid Afridi reveals what he said to Naveen-ul-Haq

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A video clip of Shahid Afridi recently went viral on social media in which he could be seen exchanging fiery comments to 21-year-old Afghanistan cricketer Naveen ul Haq. On Monday night after the end of the Lanka Premier League match between Galle Gladiators and Kandy Tuskers Mohammad Amir and Naveen-ul-Haq threw shade at each other. … Read more

Shahid Afridi Engages In Fiery Exchange With Afghanistan Player

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Shahid Afridi once again became everyone’s hero after a fiery exchange with Afghanistan player Naveen-ul-Haq for misbehaving with Mohammad Amir. On Monday night after the end of the Lanka Premier League match between Galle Gladiators and Kandy Tuskers Mohammad Amir and Naveen-ul-Haq threw shade at each other. A video of boom boom Afridi from the … Read more

Afridi, Akhtar give condolence to Nawaz Sharif on mother’s death

Afridi, Akhtar give condolence to Nawaz Sharif on mother’s death

Former Pakistani captain Shahid Afridi and fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar have condoled with Pakistan Muslim League (N)’s leaders Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif on the sad death of their mother on Sunday. Taking to the popular social media site Twitter, Afridi shared his sorrow at the unfortunate event by writing a verse from Iqbal’s poetry … Read more

Pakistan Vs England: Shahid Afridi makes case for Wahab

Not Only Man Of The Match But Every Player Of The Team Is Important, Wahab Riaz

Former Pakistan captain and cricket personality Shahid Khan Afridi has made a case for his old teammate Wahab Riaz’s selection in the playing 11 of the Pakistani T20 squad. After the team was unable to defend what was thought to be a sizable total of 195 in the second T20, Afridi took to Twitter to … Read more

Shaheen Afridi wants to carve his name as a star performer in Test cricket

Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi wants to carve his name as a ‘star performer’ for Pakistan in Test cricket. While talking via teleconference on Wednesday, the 20-year-old bowler expresses his gratitude towards Pakistan’s cricket team and tell how lucky he feels to represent Pakistan at such a young age. Shaheen said, “My performances have … Read more

Rashid Latif, Shoaib Akhtar says Afridi was much better test cricketer

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Former cricketers Rashid Latif and Shoaib Akhtar said that former captain of Pakistani cricket team Shahid Khan Afridi was suitable for Test cricket. According to the details, while talking to a national channel both cricketer said that Afridi should have given more time to the test cricket. The fastest bowler Shoaib Akhtar said that he … Read more

Boom Boom sixes of Afridi against Karachi kings

Boom Boom sixes of Afridi against Karachi kings

With today’s magnificent innings the all-rounder Shahid afridi has completed 244 sixes in Twenty Twenty over format. Afridi made 37 run on just 17 balls in the PSL 2020’s 19th Match played between Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans  in Gaddafi stadium, Lahore on 06 March 2020. Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans: match abandons due to … Read more

Shahid Afridi, Yuvraj Singh back India-Pakistan bilateral cricket

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Former Pakistan and India players Shahid Afridi and Yuvraj Singh said that cricket matches between the two neighbour countries will be better for the game as a total. India and Pakistan have not played a bilateral series since the latter toured the former during the 2012-13 season. According to the details, Afridi and Yuvraj, two … Read more