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Shaheen Afridi nominated for ICC Player of the Month award

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday revealed the nominees for the ICC Player of the Month awards, with Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi among the contenders. The ICC Men’s Player of the Month contenders feature three familiar faces competing at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi enjoyed a prolific wicket-taking month in his side’s T20I tours of Ireland and England last month. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in Sports

Pakistan name squad for New Zealand T20I series

Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday announced Shaheen Shah Afridi-led squad for the T20I bilateral series against New Zealand in early January. Shaheen Afridi's first assignment as full-time T20I captain will commence with the series in New Zealand beginning on 12 January. Pakistan squad: Shaheen Afridi (c), Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Haseebullah Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Aamer Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi heroics hand Pakistan convincing victory over Bangladesh

Shaheen Afridi’s early strikes and a stellar batting performance by Fakhar Zaman handed Pakistan an easy victory over Bangladesh in their ICC World Cup 2023 clash here at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Fakhar Zaman showed relentless form in the first Powerplay. The southpaw smacked four boundaries for Pakistan in this period. This included two exemplary sixes off the bowling of Taskin Ahmed and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, respectively. Read More…

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PCB announces 16-player squad for Sri Lanka Test series

Fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has returned to Pakistan’s Test squad for the two-match series against Sri Lanka next month as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled 16-member squad Saturday. The men’s national selection committee has also included uncapped batter Mohammad Huraira and all-rounder Aamir Jamal in the 16-strong squad for what will be Pakistan’s first assignment in the third cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. Read More…

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'Anything for Pakistan’: Shaheen Afridi opens up after T20 WC final loss

Karachi: Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi has opened up after the Men in Green lost to England in the final of the T20 World Cup on Sunday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Despite the defeat, Afridi was proud to be a part of the national side and promised that Pakistan would continue to put in the hard yards on the field. “Is Mulk k liye hamara Sab kuch haazir hai (we are ready to do anything for Pakistan). Absolutely proud to be a small part of this great team. We gave… Read More…

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Shaheen Afridi ‘super excited’ at rejoining Pakistan squad

Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi on Tuesday stated he was “super excited” at rejoining the national cricket squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022. “I am super excited at the prospect of rejoining the national side for the T20 World Cup and playing my part in the campaign. It has been a difficult period for me to be away from the game and the team I love the most, and not be part of some gruelling and exciting matches,” Afridi was quoted as saying. Read More…

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Shaheen Afridi departs to complete rehabilitation

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Monday announced that pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi had departed for London where he would complete his rehabilitation. PCB Chief Medical Officer Dr. Najeebullah Soomro said: "Shaheen requires uninterrupted, dedicated knee specialist care and London offers some of the best sports medical and rehabilitation facilities in the world. In the best interest of the player, we have decided to send him there." Read More…

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Pakistani cricketer Shaheen Afridi injured

Lahore: Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi got injured while batting during the practice session on Monday. According to the sources, Afridi was hit on his knee while he was batting in the nets. He was compelled to leave the nets and doctors were called for his treatment. After initial treatment, Afridi resumed his training. The injury would be reviewed today as per sources as the ODI series is starting tomorrow. Read More…

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