Bilal Ahmed 
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Cricket is one of the most loved and popular sports worldwide. Various cricketers from different countries have huge fan bases. Pakistani bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is a rising star bowler of Pakistan. Shaheen Shah Afridi is a famous Pakistani international cricketer and the former captain of the Pakistan national cricket team in the T20I format. He was born on 6 April 2000 in Landi Kotal. He started his cricket journey from the Tatara Ground in Landi Kotal. With time Shaheen Shah Afridi gained popularity. Breakthrough in his career came when he debuted in the Quaid-Azam trophy. After his remarkable performance, he was selected for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League, where he surprised everyone by taking five wickets by giving just four runs. This led to his selection for the T20I squad against the West Indies. He later made his ODI debut in the Asia Cup, replacing the experienced Mohammad Amir. In December, he became the 35th player to make his Test debut for Pakistan before turning 19, establishing himself as one of the country’s most promising cricket talents. In 2023, his estimated net worth was $7 million.
Deadly Bowling Skills
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Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of the best bowlers of the Pakistani cricket team. He has deadly bowling skills. With his inswing deliveries, he can easily challenge the top-class batsmen. Shaheen Shah’s wrist is the most complex factor, according to former Pakistani cricketer Aquid Javed. The former cricketer explained that ‘the whip of the wrist’ of Shaheen Shah Afridi allows the ball to swing late and helps him deliver a deadly slower ball.
Shaheen Shah has the ability to swing the ball late, which makes him the most feared fast pacer in the world in today’s time.
Overcoming Injuries and Driving Pakistan’s Cricket Resurgence
Every cricketer during their professional career undergoes serious injuries, which deeply impact their performance in the games. Shaheen Shah Afridi has been through many serious injuries. The bowler has played 16 international matches in between two injuries. In 2022, before the Asia Cup, Shaheen Shah was struggling with a serious knee injury, which prevented him from participating in the tournament. Before Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2023 against Nepal, Shaheen Shah Afridi also went through a significant injury, because of which he had to leave the field. Despite severe and small injuries, Shaheen Shah Afridi has been playing his best in every tournament for his team.
Driving Pakistan’s Cricket Resurgence and Impact Off the Field
At the age of just 24 years old, Shaheen Shah Afridi had done very well in his professional career and is also considered the future leader of the Pakistani cricket team. His rapid rise to popularity and status as one of the leading fast bowlers in the world is proof of his exceptional talent and his determination and dedication towards cricket. As one of the leading cricketers of Pakistan, he has impacted the younger generation with his versatility and dedication. His journey through severe injuries, but his comeback performances have mesmerised the audience.
