Renowned Pakistani fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi, has set his sights on following in the fearless cricketing footsteps of his father-in-law, the former captain, Shahid Afridi.
Breaking Records in Style
During the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh, the 24-year-old made history by becoming the fastest fast bowler to reach 100 wickets in ODIs.
Shaheen accomplished this remarkable feat in just 51 matches, surpassing the previous record held by Australia’s Mitchell Starc, who achieved this milestone in 52 matches.
Records Are Made to Be Broken
Following Pakistan’s dominant seven-wicket victory in their successful pursuit of a 205-run target, Shaheen Afridi shared his thoughts on his achievement. He humbled himself and said, the “Records are supposed to be broken, so it’s a joyous occasion to have set records for Pakistan.”
A Hero’s Aspiration
Shaheen Afridi expressed his profound admiration for his father-in-law, Shahid Afridi. He emphasized his strong desire to embody the fearless and dynamic cricketing style that his hero, Shahid Afridi, is known for. Shaheen disclosed, “Shahid Afridi always gives us tips; he is my hero. My goal is to emulate him when playing cricket.”
