How old is Shahid Afridi?
Shahid Afridi, Pakistan’s allrounder, is as enigmatic a player as there ever was. He came as a 16-year-old into the Pakistan ODI squad and was unfazed by all the speculation regarding his real age.
What is Afridi doing now?
Afridi has been enjoying his time in the franchise T20 leagues across the globe. He seems to have found his mojo back in T20 cricket as showcased by his performances in the 2017 Natwest T20 Blast in England where shone for Hampshire.
How did Shahid Afridi become so popular in T20 cricket?
The advent of T20 saw a rise in Afridi’s value. He was named the Man of the Series in the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 when Pakistan reached the final. He also scored fifties in both the semi-final and the final of the 2009 T20 World Cup and this time around, it helped Pakistan win the tournament.
How did Shahid Afridi lead the team against New Zealand?
He also led the team when Misbah ul Haq decided to take a break in the third ODI against Australia. Afridi, always known for his irresponsible shots, curbed those instincts against New Zealand. The allrounder batted sensibly in almost every game, he made two fifties to show for it.
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How did Afridi improve his batting in 2005?
Afridi was more consistent with his batting and bowling throughout 2005, starting with the tours of India and West Indies and through to the England tour. The Pakistani coach Bob Woolmer helped Afridi to reach a fuller potential by improving his shot selection and giving him free rein over his batting attitude.
What happened to Afridi in the 2011 Cricket World Cup?
Afridi was player of the match in the 2009 T20 World Cup Final of the 2009 T20 World Cup scoring an unbeaten 54, having also been the player of the tournament in the 2007 edition. He led the Pakistan team in the 2011 Cricket World Cup where they reached the semi-finals before losing to rivals India.
What is Shaheen Afridi’s potential in cricket?
There is no denying the fact that Shaheen Afridi’s potential is scaringly infinite. Blessed with a tall gangling frame and the ability to bowl really fast, Afridi also like his famous namesake can strike the ball really hard with the bat in hand.