Shaheen Shah Afridi
Moeen questions hype around Pakistan's pace trio
Moeen shared his candid views on a podcast alongside England leg-spinner Adil Rashid, raising doubts about the high expectations surrounding Pakistan’s pace attack.
15 March 2025, 13:50 PM
Pakistan coach says 'match-winning' fast bowlers key in India clash
Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed on Saturday said his fast bowlers are "match-winners" and will pull out something special against arch-rivals India in their pivotal Champions Trophy clash.
22 February 2025, 15:45 PM
Shaheen to play for Barishal in BPL 11
Pakistan’s ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi will play for reigning champions Fortune Barishal in the upcoming 11th edition of Bangladesh Premier League T20, scheduled to start on December 30.
18 December 2024, 15:29 PM
Azam, Shaheen back in Pakistan squad for Australia tour
Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi were named on Sunday in Pakistan's squads for the November limited-overs series in Australia after being dropped from the last two Tests against England.
27 October 2024, 10:21 AM
Shaheen Afridi misbehaved with Pakistan coaches: Reports
According to Pakistan’s Geo TV, the pacer misbehaved with batting coach Mohammad Yousuf during the team's England tour.
11 July 2024, 14:37 PM
Babar should’ve supported Shaheen as captain, says Afridi
Afridi said that Babar missed out on a chance to do the honourable thing when the selectors approached him to return as the white-ball captain ahead of the T20 World Cup.
15 June 2024, 08:56 AM
Zaka Ashraf criticises PCB over Afridi outster
Terming Shaheen Shah Afridi ouster from captaincy and bringing back Babar Azam a hasty decision, former Pakistan Cricket Board chief Zaka Ashraf has criticised the composition of the national selection committee announced recently.
7 April 2024, 09:27 AM
Afridi, PCB chief shake hands after ‘fake quote’ controversy
Shaheen and Naqvi met yesterday at the Pakistan team’s training camp in Kakul
2 April 2024, 05:09 AM
Shahid Afridi thinks son-in-law Shaheen Afridi should be 'given time' as Pak captain
Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi said that his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi deserves to be given enough time to prove his credentials as the T20I captain of the national team.
28 March 2024, 05:59 AM
Pakistan keen on reinstating Babar as T20 skipper
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi hinted at a change in leadership in T20Is ahead of the T20 World Cup in June.
27 March 2024, 15:47 PM
Afridi shushes critics but Akram still on his case
It’s not mandatory that if you are captain you have to come out to bat. Observe the situation and whether there are better players and hitters in the dugout,” Akram said in a TV programme
11 March 2024, 09:39 AM
Afridi relieved after avoiding whitewash
Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said it was "very important" his team avoided a whitewash series loss to New Zealand after winning the fifth and final Twenty20 International by 42 runs on Sunday.
21 January 2024, 07:01 AM
No swing, no problem as Shaheen goes to number one
Pakistan spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has become cricket's top-ranked bowler but his prime concern is keeping his country in the World Cup.
1 November 2023, 11:08 AM
Pakistan spearhead Shaheen reaches 100 ODI wickets
Afridi trapped Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan with the fifth delivery of his first over for nought, reaching the 100-wicket milestone in his 51st game.
31 October 2023, 10:00 AM
Pakistan pace ace Shaheen laid low by fever
Star Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been laid low by fever, Pakistan media reported Tuesday, in a worrying blow for the team ahead of a key World Cup clash with Australia.
17 October 2023, 11:08 AM
Waqar tells Shaheen to copy Bumrah blueprint
Shaheen is struggling with his pace and fitness and has been unimpressive in all three games at the World Cup where his four wickets have come at a cost of 139 runs.
16 October 2023, 11:45 AM
The rise of the South Asian pace attack
When last the ODI World Cup was played in South Asia, in 2011, five of the top seven wicket-takers in that tournament were spin bowlers. In the recent Asia Cup, however, in which more matches were played in Colombo (a notoriously spin-friendly venue) than any other venue, five of the top seven wicket-takers were seam bowlers.
4 October 2023, 14:24 PM
Not worried about facing Shaheen or any bowler: Miraz
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz said that he remains unfazed at the prospect of having to face Pakistan quick Shaheen Shah Afridi or any other bowler in the upcoming matches of the ongoing Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
4 September 2023, 05:40 AM
Shaheen takes four as Pakistan bundle out India for 266
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi tormented the India batting lineup as he picked up four wickets for 35 runs to help bundle out the Men in Blue to 266 in their blockbuster Asia Cup contest at the Pallekelle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
2 September 2023, 14:23 PM
Pakistan cricketers set for massive salary hike: reports
According to reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to provide a significant salary increase to its cricketers through updated central contracts. This development arises amidst ongoing discussions between the PCB and the country’s cricket players regarding their involvement in various T20 Leagues abroad.
5 August 2023, 07:38 AM