Shahid Afridi

Pakistan cricket faces internal strife post-T20 World Cup exit. Player Shadab Khan's spat with former stars Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Yousuf over criticism highlighted a growing divide. Captain Babar Azam has now called for mutual respect, acknowledging players' right to defend themselves against personal attacks while urging support for the national team.

Pakistan cricket faces another ball-tampering scandal as Fakhar Zaman was allegedly caught altering the ball during a PSL match. The incident prompted an umpire intervention and ball change. This controversy echoes past incidents, including Shahid Afridi's ban for a similar offense in 2010. Fakhar denies the charges, with a verdict expected soon.

Yuvraj Singh shared how his advice on footwork helped Sanju Samson overcome a career slump. Samson's improved technique was evident in the 2026 T20 World Cup. He became India's top scorer and Player of the Tournament. Samson's final innings set a new record for the highest individual score in a T20 World Cup final.

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill desires his fast bowlers to exhibit the same intensity and aggression as former India pacer Ashish Nehra. Gill wants his pace attack to be fierce, drawing inspiration from Nehra's passionate on-field demeanor. This comes as the team aims to rectify mistakes from last season and contend for the IPL 2026 title.

Shahid Afridi criticised Pakistan’s selectors after the Pakistan national cricket team lost the ODI series 2–1 to the Bangladesh national cricket team following a poor ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Afridi blamed excessive experimentation and sidelining experienced players. Bangladesh secured the series with an 11-run win at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium despite Salman Ali Agha’s century for Pakistan.

Mahmood played for Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) in the 2012 and 2013 seasons and later represented KKR in the 2015 season.

Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed addressed Pakistan’s ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign after India national cricket team won the title, saying the team’s 0–8 World Cup record against India should not be used as an excuse. He added Pakistan were eliminated only on net run rate. The discussion also revived controversy over Shadab Khan’s remarks about former players, which disappointed Saqlain Mushtaq.

Sohail Tanvir’s winning run in the 2008 IPL final symbolically marked the last meaningful appearance of Pakistani players in the league. After the 2008 Mumbai attacks, political tensions led to their exclusion from IPL auctions. Though Azhar Mahmood later played as a British citizen, Pakistani players remain effectively barred due to visa issues, political risk, and commercial pressures.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor celebrated Sanju Samson's stellar T20 World Cup performances, revealing the cricketer called him on his birthday. Samson's remarkable comeback saw him deliver crucial match-winning innings, including a record-breaking 321 runs for India in a single edition. His consistent high scores in vital matches cemented his status as a World Cup hero.

Shahid Afridi lauded India for their historic achievement of defending the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title, becoming the first team to do so. He highlighted India's strong team combination and exceptional bench strength, praising individual performances from Bumrah, Samson, Abhishek, and Kishan in their dominant victory over New Zealand.

A friend's phone repair inadvertently exposed the 2010 spot-fixing plot, revealing messages between a fixer and Pakistan players. Former selector Abdul Razzaq detailed how captain Shahid Afridi confronted young pacer Mohammad Amir, leading to a confession after a slap. This revelation ultimately brought the scandal to light, resulting in bans and jail time for the involved cricketers.

Virat Kohli lauded Sanju Samson for his exceptional Player of the Tournament performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Samson's crucial half-centuries, including in the semi-final and final, were instrumental in India's historic back-to-back title win on home soil.

Pakistan's T20 World Cup exit has sparked debate over leadership, with former captain Shahid Afridi criticizing all-rounder Shadab Khan's performance and suitability for captaincy. Afridi advocates for an aggressive leader like Fakhar Zaman to steer the team forward after another disappointing ICC event.

Sanju Samson's explosive 89 in the T20 World Cup final powered India to a historic feat, with the top three batters scoring 50+. Samson also set a new record for most sixes in a single tournament with 21. He joins an elite group with semi-final and final fifties, and matches consecutive 50+ scores, solidifying his status as a tournament standout.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi strongly opposes fines for players after their T20 World Cup exit. He calls the proposed PKR 5 million penalty small thinking. Afridi suggests sending underperforming players to first-class cricket. Some players, he believes, should be out of the Pakistan team for two years. He also calls for better workload management and player changes.

Sanju Samson's stellar performance earned him Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup 2026, driving India's victory. Despite starting as a reserve, Samson amassed 321 runs in five matches, including three crucial half-centuries. His record-breaking feats and inspiring journey, including guidance from Sachin Tendulkar, highlight a career-defining tournament.

Suresh Raina delivered a reality check to a Pakistani journalist who attempted to troll the former Indian batter over his comments on ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi.

Former captain Shahid Afridi believes Shadab Khan is the leading candidate to captain Pakistan if coach Mike Hesson remains. Afridi cited Shadab's strong rapport with Hesson from their time at Islamabad United as a key factor. He emphasized the need for Shadab to deliver consistent performances to justify the captaincy, a sentiment echoed by Shoaib Malik.

The success of 'Chak De India' has inspired producers in Pakistan to make a movie based on the life of flamboyant Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi.

The success of 'Chak De India' has inspired producers in Pakistan to make a movie on the life of the country's flamboyant cricketer Shahid Afridi.

Pakistan faces backlash as selectors drop key players Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah from upcoming Test matches against England. Former cricketer Basit Ali claims Shaheen Afridi was unfairly targeted due to his connection with Shahid Afridi, raising concerns about bias in the selection process.

Shadab Khan responded strongly to criticism from Mohammad Yousuf and Shahid Afridi after Pakistan’s loss to India, defending senior players and the team’s process. The all-rounder cited Pakistan’s lone World Cup win over India in 2021, brushed aside external criticism, and stressed that the team remains focused on winning the T20 World Cup.

Pakistan's path to the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals hinges on a decisive victory against Sri Lanka. Following England's win over New Zealand, Pakistan must secure a substantial margin of victory, either by batting first and winning by 64 runs or chasing a target within 13.1 overs, to surpass New Zealand's net run rate.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has finally ended the mystery around his age, revealing that he was born in 1975 and not 1980 as the official records state. The revelations in his autobiography means that Afridi was not 16 when he smashed a record-breaking 37-ball hundred against Sri Lanka in Nairobi in 1996.

India cricketer Harbhajan Singh stated on Sunday that he has 'no relation or tie-up with Shahid Afridi from here on' after the former Pakistan captain's recent comments on Kashmir. "This is very upsetting what Shahid Afridi has come up with, talking ill about our country and our Prime Minister. This is just not acceptable," Harbhajan said.

Former Pakistan spinner, Danish Kaneria, has revealed allegations of discrimination during his cricketing career, accusing former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi of pressuring him to convert to Islam. Kaneria, the highest wicket-taking spinner in Pakistan's cricket history, revealed that Inzamam-ul-Haq was the only captain who supported him, and most other players caused him trouble, including Shahid Afridi.

Pakistani upcoming movies 'Main Hoon Shahid Afridi' and 'Waar' release dates have got delayed due to Bollywood release 'Chennai Express' in Pakistan.

Shaheen Shah Afridi got engaged to Ansha, the second-eldest daughter of former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, in 2021. Their nikah took place in a private ceremony in February last year, followed by a week of wedding celebrations and Ansha's rukhsati in September 2023. Afridi is expected to rejoin his team ahead of the second Test, scheduled to begin in Rawalpindi on August 30.

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has clarified his interaction with Indian cricketer Suresh Raina over a social media post, which led to Raina deleting his comment. The incident occurred when Afridi was announced as an ambassador for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024.