Shahid Afridi Biography

Full Name	Sahibzada Mohammad Shahid Khan Afridi
Nickname	Boom Boom Afridi and Lala
Profession	Pakistani Cricketer (All-rounder)
Physical Stats	Height: 178 cm (5′ 10″)
	Eye Colour: Black
	Hair Colour: Light Brown
Date of Birth	March 1, 1980
Age (as of 2023)	43 Years
Birthplace	Khyber Agency, FATA, Pakistan
Zodiac sign	Pisces
Nationality	Pakistani
Hometown	Karachi, Pakistan
Religion	Islam
Jersey Number	#10 (Pakistan)
	#10 (IPL, County Cricket)

Shahid Afridi Family and Wife

• Family
  • Father: Late Sahabzada Fazal-ur-Rehman Afridi
  • Mother: Not Known (Died)
  • Brother: Tariq Afridi, Iqbal Afridi, Mushtaq Afridi, Ashfaq Afridi, Shoaib Afridi, and Javed Afridi (Cousin)
  • Sister: 5
• Wife
  • Nadia Afridi
• Children
  • Sons: None
  • Daughters: Aqsa, Asmara, Ajwa, Ansha, and 1 more (born in February 2020)
  • Note: His eldest daughter, Aqsa Afridi, got married to Naseer Nasir in December 2022; however, her “rukhsati” ceremony took place on 7 July 2023.
  • Shahid Afridi’s second elder daughter Ansha Afridi got married to cricketer Shaheen Shah Afridi on February 3, 2023.

Shahid Afridi Debut

• International Debut
  • Test: October 22, 1998, vs Australia in Karachi
  • ODI: October 2, 1996, vs Kenya in Nairobi
  • T20: August 28, 2006, vs England in Bristol

Shahid Afridi Records

• Records (main ones)
  • Held the record for the fastest century in ODIs for 19 years.
  • Has 44 ducks in ODIs+Test+T20s.
  • Received the Man of the Match award 32 times, the most by any Pakistani and the 3rd highest in the world.
  • Pakistan won 212 out of the 384 ODIs that he played.
  • Hit the longest six in cricket history, a 153-meter shot against South Africa in 2013.
• Career Turning Point
  • In his 2nd ODI match against Sri Lanka in 1996, he scored a 37-ball century.

Early Life and Family Background

Shahid Afridi, whose full name is Sahibzada Mohammad Shahid Khan Afridi, is a famous former cricketer from Pakistan. He was born on March 1, 1977, in Khyber Agency, Pakistan. Afridi belongs to the Afridi tribe of Pashtuns.

Shahid Afridi grew up playing the game in the streets of Karachi. He was a natural talent, and by the age of 16, he was playing first-class cricket for Karachi.

Afridi’s journey in cricket began when he made his One Day International (ODI) debut in 1996 against Kenya. In his second ODI match against Sri Lanka, he made a remarkable entry by scoring the fastest century in ODI cricket history, reaching his hundred in just 37 balls! He was a versatile player, known for his right-handed batting and right-handed leg-spin bowling.

He later made his Test debut against Australia in 1998 and his T20I debut against England in 2006. Throughout his career, Afridi achieved many records and awards, becoming a prominent figure in international cricket.

Shahid Afridi International Career

Afridi’s contribution to Pakistan’s cricket team was outstanding. He was named the player of the tournament in the 2007 T20 World Cup. He played a crucial role in Pakistan’s victory in the final of the 2009 T20 World Cup, scoring an unbeaten 54 and taking 1/20 off 4 overs.

In 2010, he was appointed Pakistan’s ODI captain and, for a brief time, also the Test captain. He led Pakistan in the 2011 Cricket World Cup where they reached the semi-finals. He was an all-rounder, known for his aggressive style and remarkable performance on the field. However, in 2015, Afridi retired from ODI cricket after a successful career.

Shahid Afridi’s Net Worth

As of 2023, Shahid Afridi has an estimated net worth of around 25 Million USD. Shahid Afridi is also a very successful businessman. He has his own clothing line, and he is also involved in several other ventures.

Shahid Afridi Controversies

Shahid Afridi, while being a popular cricketer, has also been involved in several controversies:

1. In 2005, he was banned for 2 ODIs and a Test match after cameras caught him intentionally scrapping up the pitch with his boots in a Test match against England.
2. In 2007, during the 3rd ODI against Pakistan at Kanpur, he had a verbal fight with Gautam Gambhir, after having a collision with each other.
3. In 2010, he criticized the selection of the squad without his consultation, leading to an official warning from PCB.
4. After winning the Asia Cup in 2012, he was caught on camera pushing a fan at the Karachi airport, which raised concerns.
5. He was involved in a controversy when Shoaib Akhtar hit Mohammad Asif with a bat, with Afridi allegedly provoking Akhtar during the incident.
6. In 2018, Afridi posted a tweet urging the United Nations to intervene in the “Indian Occupied Kashmir” issue, which led to debates and discussions.

FAQs About Shahid Afridi

What is Shahid Afridi age?

Shahid Afridi was born on February 10, 1980. As of today, he is 43 years old.

What is the education of Shahid Afridi?

Shahid Afridi attended Government High School, Landhi, Karachi, Pakistan.

What is the name of Shahid Afridi wife?

Shahid Afridi is married to Nadia Afridi.

Is Shahid Afridi Afghan?

Shahid Afridi is Pakistani. He was born and raised in Pakistan.

Who is Shahid Afridi son in law?

Shahid Afridi’s son-in-law is Shaheen Afridi and Naseer Nasir.

Is Shahid Afridi and Shaheen Afridi relative?

Shaheen Afridi is son in law of Shahid Afridi. He is married to Shahid Afridi’s Daughter Ansha Afridi.

Who is the cousin of Shahid Afridi?

Shahid Afridi’s cousin is Umar Afridi.

What does Shahid Afridi daughter do?

Shahid Afridi has five daughters. Their names are Asma Afridi, Ajwa Afridi, Aisha Afridi, Jalwa Afridi, and Anmol Afridi.