Shaheen Afridi - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Shaheen Afridi is a Pakistani cricketer who was born on April 6, 2000, in Khyber Agency, Pakistan.
- 2. He is a left-arm fast bowler who has represented Pakistan in all three formats of the game - Test, ODI, and T20.
- 3. Shaheen made his international debut for Pakistan in April 2018 in a T20 match against the West Indies.
- 4. He made his Test debut later that year in December against New Zealand, and his ODI debut came in September 2018 against Afghanistan.
- 5. Shaheen Afridi has quickly made a name for himself as one of the most promising young fast bowlers in world cricket. He is known for his pace, swing, and accuracy.
- 6. In the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, Shaheen Afridi emerged as one of Pakistan's standout performers, finishing as the team's leading wicket-taker with 16 wickets in just 5 matches.
- 7. He became the youngest bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a World Cup match when he achieved the feat against Bangladesh in the 2019 tournament.
- 8. Shaheen Afridi has also had success in domestic cricket, playing for teams like Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in domestic first-class cricket.
- 9. He has been praised for his ability to perform under pressure and his maturity beyond his years on the field.
- 10. Shaheen Afridi is considered a future star of Pakistan cricket and is expected to play a key role in the team's success in the years to come.