Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi Biography

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Shahid Afridi emerged to international scene with a big 'boom' as he scored the fastest ODI century (off 37 balls) in his first international innings (second ODI match) against Sri Lanka in 1996.

 Afridi is fondly called as 'Boom boom Afridi' for his aggressive batting style. Along with his aggressive batting, he has established himself as one of the most effective leg-spinner in one-day cricket. He has so far amassed more than 6,500 runs and captured 300 plus wickets in one-day internationals.

 Afridi is the current Twenty20 captain for Pakistan and was leading the one-day side till May 2011. As skipper, Afridi led Pakistan to the semifinal of the 2011 Cricket World Cup before losing to eventual champions India in Mohali.

 Afridi made his ODI debut against Kenya at Nairobi in October 1996, and was awarded Test cap against Australia two years later at Karachi in October 1998.

 The dashing all-rounder has hit most sixes in the history of ODI cricket but still consider himself as better bowler than batsman.Waqar Younis minced no words while criticising allrounder Shahid Afridi's performance during the ongoing fifth and final one-day international against South Africa at Benoni.Shahid Afridi vowed to play on his own terms and quit on his own terms after being given a possible last chance to improve his performance in one-day matches.Despite being in good batting knick in the ongoing limited-over series against South Africa, flamboyant Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi said it is his bowling form that is worrying him.

Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi

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