Pakistan speedster Shaheen Afridi has welcomed a baby boy. He revealed the news in the best possible way - by celebrating his first wicket against Bangladesh on Saturday.
Afridi is currently on national duty with Pakistan, as they host Bangladesh in a two-match Test series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The 24-year-old, who got married in February 2023, recently became a father.
The former Pakistan skipper has been criticised for his bowling over the past few months. However, the nation and internet erupted in joy after the pacer announced the birth of his child, during the Test match against Bangladesh.
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How did Shaheen Afridi reveal about the birth of his child?
Pakistan speedster Shaheen revealed to the masses about the birth of his new-born. The 24-year-old did a special celebration to announce the arrival of his baby.
Afridi picked two wickets in the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. After picking his first wicket of the game, Afridi dedicated the dismissal to his newborn baby.
Afridi was ecstatic after picking the wicket of Hasan Mahmud.
Shaheen Afridi brings out a special celebration for his newborn 👶💚#PAKvBAN pic.twitter.com/RiZYtk7sCY
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Who is Shaheen Afridi's wife?
Shaheen Shah Afridi is married to Ansha Afridi - the daughter of former Pakistan cricket team skipper, Shahid Afridi. Shaheen and Ansha welcomed a new baby boy as their family just got bigger.
The name of the newly born is Aliyar Shaheen Afridi.
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