Shahid Afridi

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shahid Afridi
Occupation	Cricket Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 1, 1980(1980-03-01)
Age	44
Birthplace	Khyber Agency
Country	Pakistan
Horoscope	Pisces

Shahid Afridi Biography

Shahid Afridi is one of the most popular and richest Cricket Player who was born on March 1, 1980 in Khyber Agency, Pakistan. Pakistani all-rounder who was named the Test ODI as well as T20I captain in 2010, but the only time he was test captain once game. He resigned from international cricket on February of 2017 and finished with over 10,000 run and more than 500 wickets over the three formats.

He made the ODI record for the fastest century, however the record was eventually broken Corey Anderson and He set an ODI record for fastest century, although it was later broken by Corey Anderson and AB de Villiers..

Afridi was drafted to the Pakistan senior national team after fine performances at the under-19 championship circuit starting the 1994–95 season. Playing for the Karachi Whites, he helped his team win the title the following season picking 42 wickets in five matches at an impressive average of 9.59. Later that season, Afridi had played against the visiting England A and West Indies Youth teams and a few first-class games for Karachi Whites in the senior National Championship.

Two years after appearing on the international scene, Afridi made his Test debut in the third game of a three-match series against Australia on 22 October 1998. By this point he had already played 66 ODIs, at the time a record before playing Tests. He opened the batting, making scores of 10 and 6, and took five wickets in the first innings. He played his second Test the following January during Pakistan’s tour of India; it was the first Test between the two countries since 1990. Again opening the batting, Afridi scored his maiden Test century, scoring 141 runs from 191 balls. In the same match he also claimed three wickets for 54 runs. After winning the first match by 12 runs, Pakistan lost the second to draw the series.

There are four children: Ansha, Asmara, Ajwa and Aqsa together with Nadia Afridi, his partner. Nadia Afridi.

Shahid Afridi Net Worth

Shahid Afridi is one of the richest Cricket Player from Pakistan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shahid Afridi 's net worth $30 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The player made his pro debut at Karachi in the year 1995. He broke his ODI record at the age of 16 and became the youngest player ever to score 100 runs.

He established his foundation, the Shahid Afridi Foundation in 2014. Do Something named him one of the most charitable athletes in the world in 2015.

Sahibzada Mohammad Shahid Khan Afridi (Urdu: شاہد افریدی ‎; Pashto: شاهد افریدی ‎; born 1 March 1975), popularly known as Boom Boom, is a Pakistani international cricketer, former captain of the Pakistan national cricket team. As a successful all-rounder, Afridi was respected for his consistent bowling that relied on change of pace rather than spin, but he drew greater attention for his aggressive batting style. Afridi was the world record holder for the fastest ODI century in 37 deliveries and holds the distinction of having hit the most sixes in the history of ODI cricket.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Shahid Afridi height 6 ft 0 in Shahid weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Shahid Afridi Dating?

According to our records, Shahid Afridi married to Nadia Afridi. As of December 1, 2023, Shahid Afridi’s is not dating anyone.

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In the 2007 World Twenty20, he performed poorly with the bat but brilliantly with the ball, earning the Man of the Series award, though he failed to take a wicket in the final and was out for a golden duck. He also became the first person to receive the Player of the Tournament award in T20 World Cup history. But in the next ICC Twenty20 World Cup, held in 2009 Afridi performed brilliantly in the series scoring 50 runs in the semi-final and 54 in the final and leading his team to victory.

Facts & Trivia

Shahid Ranked on the list of most popular Cricket Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Pakistan. Shahid Afridi celebrates birthday on March 1 of every year.

During the ICC World T20 final in 2009 versus Sri Lanka at Lord’s, he set some all-round records.

Did Shahid Afridi married his sister?

He is married to his maternal cousin Nadia Afridi and has five daughters.

Who is Shahid Afridi son?

Shaheen Shah Afridi (Urdu: شاھین شاہ آفریدی, Pashto: شاهین شاہ آفریدی; born 6 April 2000) is a Pakistani professional cricketer who plays as a fast bowler for the Pakistan national cricket team. He made his international debut for Pakistan in April 2018 and his Test match debut for the national team in December 2018.

Why Shahid Afridi is so famous?

Shahid Afridi, fondly referred to as ‘Boom Boom’, is among the most popular cricketers not only in Pakistan but across the cricketing world. Known for his aggressive batting and ability to hit sixes at will , he was a crowd favourite wherever he played during his 21-year long international career.

How many records Shahid Afridi have?

NameShahid Afridi
Age| 42 years 93 days

Is marrying your sister legal in India?

Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act bans, among other things, marriage between a brother and sister, uncle and niece, aunt and nephew, or children of brother and sister or of two brothers or of two sisters. The marriage is void, unless the custom of the community permits it.