Quick Info
| Profession | Pakistani Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Date of Birth | 01/03/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Khyber Agency, FATA, Pakistan |
Latest News about Shahid Afridi
03/03/2026
Shahid Afridi publicly criticized Pakistan’s team management and several players after the national side’s poor 2026 T20 World Cup campaign. His remarks focused on selection decisions, accountability, and the team’s repeated mistakes in high-pressure matches.
10/02/2026
Afridi responded to Pakistan’s decision not to play India at the 2026 T20 World Cup, saying he regretted the match not taking place while still backing the government’s stance. He also urged the ICC to act impartially and resolve the dispute fairly for all members.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sahibzada Mohammad Shahid Khan Afridi |
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| Nickname | Boom Boom Afridi and Shah |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Relationships & More
| Wife | Nadia Afridi |
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Family
| Father | Late Sahabzada Fazal-ur-Rehman Afridi |
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| Mother | (Died) |
| Siblings | Tariq Afridi, Iqbal Afridi, Mushtaq Afridi, Ashfaq Afridi, Shoaib Afridi, Javed Afridi |
| Spouse | Nadia Afridi |
| Children | Aqsa, Asmara, Ajwa, Ansha & 1 more (born in February 2020) |
Career
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| Coach/Mentor | Not Known | ||||||
| Jersey Number | #10 (Pakistan) | ||||||
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| Nature on field | Very Aggressive | ||||||
| Likes to play against | India | ||||||
| Favourite Shot/Ball | Hit over mid-wicket/Googly | ||||||
| Records (main ones) |
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| Career Turning Point | In his 2nd ODI match against Sri Lanka in 1996, he scored a 37-ball century. | ||||||
| Captaincy | Led Pakistan in ODIs from 2009 to 2011, achieving 18 wins. Led Pakistan to semi-finals in 2011 Cricket World Cup. |
Favourites
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| Film | Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/safridiofficial/ | |
| https://x.com/SAfridiOfficial |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Afridi replaced Mushtaq Ahmed as a leg spinner in the Sameer Cup 1996–97. | |
| 2. He scored the 3rd fastest ODI century in 37 balls in 1996 using Sachin Tendulkar's bat. | |
| 3. Afridi held the ODI fastest century record for 19 years before Corey Anderson and AB de Villiers broke it (Anderson in 36 balls in 2014, de Villiers in 31 balls in 2015). | |
| 4. In 1998, he took 5 for 52 against Australia in his Test debut. | |
| 5. His cousin, Javed Afridi, is the CEO of Haier Mobile in Pakistan. | |
| 6. A verbal altercation with Gautam Gambhir occurred during the 3rd ODI at Kanpur in November 2007 against India. | |
| 7. Shahid Afridi Foundation offers healthcare and education services to those in need. | |
| 8. He captained Pakistan in limited-overs cricket from 2009 to 2011. | |
| 9. Afridi briefly retired from international cricket in 2011 over PCB issues but returned later that year. | |
| 10. His family operates a Toyota Showroom in Sabzi Mandi, Karachi. | |
| 11. Afridi is the slowest batsman to reach 7000 runs in approximately 316 innings. | |
| 12. Among 87 batsmen with over 4000 ODI runs, he has the lowest batting average of 23.31. | |
| 13. He scored the fastest ODI century in 37 balls in 1996 using Sachin Tendulkar's bat. | |
| 14. He struck 11 sixes in his first ODI innings, equaling the record for most sixes in an ODI innings. | |
| 15. He is the only batsman to hit three 18-ball fifties in ODI cricket. | |
| 16. He has 29 ducks in ODIs, the maximum by any Pakistani cricketer. | |
| 17. He has the highest career strike rate of 116.29 in ODI cricket (minimum 1,000 runs). | |
| 18. Played a crucial role in Pakistan's 2009 T20 World Cup victory. |