Shaheen Shah Afridi

Shaheen, Rauf back in Pakistan's T20 squad after series loss against Bangladesh

Big names are back in Pakistan's T20I and ODI squads to face West Indies.

Babar, Afridi need to win their place back in Pak team, coach reveals

New Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson has revealed the steps that experienced duo Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi must take to work their way back into the T20I side.

Moeen questions hype around Pakistan's pace trio

Moeen shared his candid views on a podcast alongside England leg-spinner Adil Rashid, raising doubts about the high expectations surrounding Pakistan’s pace attack.

Pakistan coach says 'match-winning' fast bowlers key in India clash

Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed on Saturday said his fast bowlers are "match-winners" and will pull out something special against arch-rivals India in their pivotal Champions Trophy clash.

Shaheen to play for Barishal in BPL 11

Pakistan’s ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi will play for reigning champions Fortune Barishal in the upcoming 11th edition of Bangladesh Premier League T20, scheduled to start on December 30.

Azam, Shaheen back in Pakistan squad for Australia tour

Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi were named on Sunday in Pakistan's squads for the November limited-overs series in Australia after being dropped from the last two Tests against England.

Shaheen Afridi misbehaved with Pakistan coaches: Reports

According to Pakistan’s Geo TV, the pacer misbehaved with batting coach Mohammad Yousuf during the team's England tour.

Babar should’ve supported Shaheen as captain, says Afridi

Afridi said that Babar missed out on a chance to do the honourable thing when the selectors approached him to return as the white-ball captain ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Zaka Ashraf criticises PCB over Afridi outster

Terming Shaheen Shah Afridi ouster from captaincy and bringing back Babar Azam a hasty decision, former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has criticised the composition of the national selection committee announced recently.

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

Shaheen takes four as Pakistan bundle out India for 266

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi tormented the India batting lineup as he picked up four wickets for 35 runs to help bundle out the Men in Blue to 266 in their blockbuster Asia Cup contest at the Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

August 5, 2023
August 5, 2023

Pakistan cricketers set for massive salary hike: reports

According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to provide a significant salary increase to its cricketers through updated central contracts. This development arises amidst ongoing discussions between the PCB and the country’s cricket players regarding their involvement in various T20 Leagues abroad.

July 16, 2023
July 16, 2023

Afridi's long wait for 100 Test wickets ends

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi claimed his 100th Test wicket on his return from injury in the first match against Sri Lanka in Galle on Sunday.

July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023

Pakistan hope to end year-long winless run against Sri Lanka

The last Test Pakistan won began a year ago on Sunday against Sri Lanka in Galle, and captain Babar Azam hopes to finally record another win in the match starting on the same date and ground.

April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023

Don’t call me ‘Sasur’: Shahid Afridi to Shaheen Afridi

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has warned his son-in-law for calling him “sasur (father-in-law) in public.

January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023

Unfit Afridi missing from Pakistan squad for NZ ODIs

Star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and leg-spinning all-rounder Shadab Khan are notably missing from Pakistan's 16-member squad announced Thursday for the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand.

November 6, 2022
November 6, 2022

Afridi takes four as Bangladesh implode around Shanto's fifty

Shaheen Shah Afridi took four wickets to restrict Bangladesh to 127 for eight in their crucial T20 World Cup Super 12 fixture in Adelaide on Sunday, with the winners certain to qualify for the semifinals.

October 8, 2022
October 8, 2022

Afridi to be fit for World Cup opener against India: Ramiz Raja

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has made rapid progress from a knee injury and will be "battle-ready" for their Twenty20 World Cup opener against arch-rivals India this month, the country's cricket board chief, Ramiz Raja, said.

August 16, 2022
August 16, 2022

Pakistan sweat on Afridi's fitness

Pakistan will look to collect crucial World Cup qualifying points when they tackle the Netherlands in a three-match ODI series from Tuesday but will have a wary eye on the fitness of star bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi.

July 21, 2022
July 21, 2022

Afridi ruled out of second SL Test

Pakistan pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of the second Test against Sri Lanka with a knee injury, the team said Thursday.