Shahid Afridi

Shoaib Akhtar backs Shahid Afridi, says he was treated harshly by senior players

Recalling an incident, Akhtar said Afridi was once told to return home from a camp in Abbottabad after exchanging words with the then team manager Talat Ali.

May 09, 2019, 23:10 PM IST

I was not aware of my age when I appeared in U-14 trials: Shahid Afridi

Afridi, known for his power-hitting, has revealed that he was actually 19 years old (21, going by his autobiography 'Game Changer') when he produced a 37-ball 100 in Nairobi in 1996-97 and not 16 as has been recorded officially.

May 09, 2019, 23:02 PM IST

Shahid Afridi ruined many careers for his own good: Pakistan batsman Imran Farhat

Farhat, who played 40 Tests and 58 ODIs for Pakistan, also urged the cricketers who have been named and shamed in Afridi`s book to "speak up and tell the truth".

May 07, 2019, 18:10 PM IST

BCCI treasurer questions Shahid Afridi's 2010 conduct

Afridi has revealed in his autobiography `Game Changer` that he was aware of the malpractices by teammates Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif before the 2010 spot-fixing scandal broke out.

May 05, 2019, 12:01 PM IST

Was aware of teammates' wrongdoings before 2010 spot-fixing scandal broke out: Shahid Afridi

Afridi elaborates how he tried to alert the Pakistan team officials about conversations, but no action was taken.

May 04, 2019, 17:38 PM IST

I will personally take you to psychiatrist: Gautam Gambhir hits back at Shahid Afridi

Afridi had sarcastically referred to Gambhir as someone who "behaves like a cross between Don Bradman and James Bond," and has a "lot of attitude and no great records"

May 04, 2019, 12:25 PM IST

India-Australia matches have more intensity than India-Pakistan clashes: Varun Aaron

He also noted that the India-Australia matches are played at a much higher intensity than India-Pakistan matches of late.

May 03, 2019, 17:46 PM IST

Shahid Afridi finally reveals his real age in autobiography

The revelations in his autobiography mean that Afridi was not 16 when he smashed a record-breaking 37-ball hundred against Sri Lanka in Nairobi in 1996.

May 02, 2019, 22:14 PM IST

Shahid Afridi's biography 'Game Changer' set to hit stands on April 30

Although he has had numerous interactions with the media, Afridi by his own admission has poured his heart on issues in this upcoming book, which he has never done before.

Apr 04, 2019, 15:46 PM IST

Pulwama attack: Images of prominent Pakistani cricketers removed from Mohali stadium

The decision was taken at a meeting of the cricket body's office bearers.

Feb 17, 2019, 19:09 PM IST

ZEE5 sponsored Northern Warriors beat Pakhtoons by 22 runs in T10 League 2018 Final

Chasing a target of 141 runs, all eyes were on skipper Shahid Afridi who had been in brilliant form throughout the tournament.

Dec 03, 2018, 00:04 AM IST

Javed Miandad advises cricketers to avoid voicing opinions on political issues

His advice came in the wake of comments made by all-rounder Shahid Afridi on the Kashmir issue.

Nov 16, 2018, 14:52 PM IST

Pakistan already struggling to manage four provinces, doesn't need Kashmir: Shahid Afridi

Pointing out at the lives lost in Kashmir, the former cricketer said that the important thing is humanity and people shouldn't lose lives.

Nov 14, 2018, 17:39 PM IST

Chris Gayle equals Shahid Afridi’s record of most sixes in international cricket

Firebrand West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle has equalled Pakistani batsman Shahid Afridi’s record of hitting most number of sixes in international cricket. Gayle achieved the feat after hitting five sixes in the One Day International (ODI) match against Bangladesh at Warner Park in St Kitts.

Jul 31, 2018, 12:18 PM IST

Shahid Afridi has an advice for Chief Justice of Pakistan Saqib Nisar

Shahid Afridi has asked Chief Justice of Pakistan to take out time to visit lower courts so that he can fix the blacksheeps within as-well.

Jun 06, 2018, 20:47 PM IST

Shahid Afridi has no plans of quitting playing T20 leagues

Recovering from a knee injury, Pakistan's flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi has no intention of giving up playing competitive cricket.

May 18, 2018, 16:46 PM IST

Afridi, Malik, Perera to play for ICC XI against Windies

Afridi and Malik were part of the Pakistan squad that won the ICC World T20 World Cup in 2009, while Perera was a member of the Sri Lanka side that lifted the silverware in Dhaka in 2014.

Apr 19, 2018, 17:10 PM IST

Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Thisara Perera confirm participation for ICC World XI against Windies

Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik and Thisara Perera are the first set of players who have confirmed their participation for the ICC World XI in a T20I against the Windies which will be played at Lord’s on 31 May. The match is being organised to raise funds for stadia in the Caribbean that were badly damaged following Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year.

Apr 19, 2018, 15:13 PM IST