Why Shahid Afridi is famous in Pakistan?

Afridi is widely considered as one of the most popular and destructive cricketers. An all-rounder, Afridi bowled leg spin and was recognized for his aggressive batting. He led the Pakistan team in the 2011 Cricket World Cup where they reached the semi-finals before losing to rival India.

Who is the greatest Pakistani cricketer of all time?

Imran Khan is a politician, a celebrity and arguably the greatest cricketer produced in Pakistan. Khan played international cricket for almost 21 years, from making his Test debut in 1971 to leading Pakistan to the 1992 World Cup title in Melbourne.

Is Shahid Afridi a good fielder?

In nearly 400 matches, Afridi has picked up 5 wickets in an innings merely 9 times, hardly the sign of a dominant bowler. As fielder, Afridi was shaky at best. On his days he could pull off stunning catches. But on most occasions, he was your average Pakistani fielder.

Is Shahid Afridi one of the best?

Rashid said that Afridi was one of the best at taking advantage of this particular situation. Rashid is currently one of the leading spin bowlers in world cricket. He has taken 34 Test wickets, 140 ODI wickets, and 95 T20I wickets since his introduction in international cricket in 2015.

What is relation between Shahid Afridi and Shaheen Afridi?

Few months ago, former Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi had announced that his eldest daughter Aqsa Afridi will marry Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. In an interview, Shahid Afridi revealed that Shaheen had no relationship with Aqsa beforehis family came up with the wedding proposal.

Who actually runs Pakistan?

Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi HI PP (Urdu: عمران احمد خان نیازی‎, Pashto: عمران احمد خان نیازی‎; born 5 October 1952) is a Pakistani politician and former cricketer who is the 22nd and current prime minister of Pakistan.

Is Shahid Afridi married?

Nadia Afridi
Shahid Afridi/Spouse

Is Shahid Afridi Shia?

All Afridis follow Islam Sunni by sect. Their conversion to Islam is attributed to Sultan (Emperor) Mahmud of Ghazni by Ibbetson and Haroon Rashid.

Is Shahid Afridi played for Ireland?

Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, who has always been one of the marquee players in franchise cricket all over the world, once played for the Ireland cricket team back in 2006.

What happened Shaheen Afridi?

In December 2019, it was announced that Afridi will play for Hampshire County Cricket Club in the 2020 t20 Blast in England. In September 2020, Hampshire confirmed his participation in the 2020 t20 Blast, and announced that he will be available after fulfilling his national duties.

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