Shahid Afridi

Afridi slams BCCI for ‘intertwining politics with sports’

Posting on X, Afridi stressed on the fact that Pakistan had repeatedly toured India despite strained relations between the two nations, particularly since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Afghanistan can lift the T20 World Cup trophy: Afridi

ICC T20 World Cup ambassador Shahid Afridi in an exclusive column in ICC said that Afghanistan can win the World Cup and it shouldn't come as a surprise if Rashid Khan's side manage to go all the way.

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.

Afridi vows to reveal after World Cup who ‘spoiled’ Pakistan team

“He knows many things and so do I, but we cannot talk openly. I will speak openly after the World Cup, our people themselves have spoiled this unit.”

'Pakistan-India contest is like Super Bowl'

Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi is excited that the American public will witness cricket’s equivalent of the Super Bowl in New York on Sunday when Pakistan take on archrivals India in a blockbuster T20 World Cup encounter.

Pakistan fast-bowling is world’s best: Shahid Afridi

The 2009 T20 World Cup champions have included five quality fast bowlers in their 15-player squad for the ninth edition of the tournament, with left-armer Shaheen Afridi to spearhead a pace attack alongside Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi and Mohammad Amir.

Shahid Afridi revealed as newest ambassador for upcoming T20 WC

Afridi is synonymous with Pakistan's most memorable moments in T20 World Cup history.

Shahid Afridi thinks son-in-law Shaheen Afridi should be 'given time' as Pak captain

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi said that his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi deserves to be given enough time to prove his credentials as the T20I captain of the national team.

Babar not winning matches like Kohli, says Afridi

Afridi zeroed in on Babar’s failure to win matches for Pakistan with the bat, which the likes of Kohli and KL Rahul have been doing for hosts India.

May 26, 2016
May 26, 2016

I'm available for Pakistan: Afridi

Shahid Afridi says he would be available for Pakistan's tour of England this summer if required by his country.

April 5, 2016
April 5, 2016

PCB appoints Sarfraz Ahmed new T20 captain

Pakistan's Cricket Board on Tuesday announces Sarfraz Ahmed as new captain of the T20 team after Shahid Afridi stepped down following his side's humiliating early exit from the World Twenty20.

April 5, 2016
April 5, 2016

Tamim gets $5000 reward

Peshawar Zalmi, the franchisee that Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal plays for in the Pakistan Super League announces a reward of 5000 US dollars for the left-hander in a show of appreciation for his performance in the ICC World Twenty20.

March 26, 2016
March 26, 2016

Unruffled Afridi thanks Kashmir again

Unfazed by the criticism he drew for mentioning Kashmir in the previous match, Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi once again thanks supporters from the valley for turning up to cheer his team in the lost World Twenty20 match against Australia in India.

March 22, 2016
March 22, 2016

Injury worries for Pakistan ahead of crucial NZ clash

A resurgent New Zealand eye to the semifinal berth as they take on a deflated Pakistan in a World Twenty20 group match in Mohali this evening.

March 15, 2016
March 15, 2016

In-form Bangladesh look to trip up Pakistan again

On March 16, Wednesday, Mashrafe Mortaza will lead his side against Pakistan to their first match at the Eden Gardens since 1990.

March 4, 2016
March 4, 2016

Pakistan pip Sri Lanka

Pakistan came out in front in the tenth match of Asia Cup 2016 against Sri Lanka by six wickets under the lights at Mirpur stadium.

February 27, 2016
February 27, 2016

India pip Pakistan by 5 wkts

India defeat Pakistan quite comfortably in the end by five wickets in the fourth match of Asia Cup 2016 at Mirpur, stadium.

February 20, 2016
February 20, 2016

Fail in Asia Cup, lose World Cup spot: Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi, Pakistan captain fires a stern warning salvo at the national players, and calls upon them to pull up their socks during the Asia Cup in Bangladesh or lose T20 world cup spot.

February 16, 2016
February 16, 2016

Shahid Afridi’s daughters fan of Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal

Bangladesh’s dashing left hand opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has been in terrific form, and delivering the goods for his team Peshawar Zalmi in the first edition of Pakistan Super League.