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New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2024

Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Mohammad Rizwan as the ‘Bradman of T20I cricket’ and congratulated him on reaching the 3000-run milestone. But, he gets trolled on Social media for comparison.

Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi. (File Photo: Getty)

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PAK vs NZ: Shaheen Afridi calls Pakistan's star batter 'Bradman of T20 cricket' and gets brutally trolled for his insinuation

Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood revealed that Babar Azam could be rested and Shaheen Afridi is completely fit to play the series against New Zealand. The series is scheduled to begin on April 18.

Pakistan head coach Azhar Mahmood (L) and T20I captain Babar Azam. (File Photo: Getty)

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Pakistan’s head coach drops massive hint on benching Babar Azam ahead of PAK vs NZ T20I series opener, says ‘it is possible…’

On March 31, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its decision to reappoint Babar Azam as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team in white-ball cricket.

Babar Azam (L), Shahid Afridi (C) and Shaheen Afridi (R).

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Shahid Afridi publicly disagrees and strongly reacts after PCB sacks his son-in-law Shaheen Afridi from T20I captaincy and reinstates Babar Azam

Under the leadership of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan were comprehensively beaten in the five-match T20I series by New Zealand earlier in the year.

Shaheen Afridi (L) and Babar Azam (R). (PC: Getty).

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Reason Revealed: Why did PCB strip Shaheen Afridi of T20I captaincy and reinstate Babar Azam? Know all the important details here

Pakistan Super League 2024

Shaheen Afridi became the youngest and fastest bowler to complete 100 wickets in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) history. The left-arm seamer achieved the feat on March 7.

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PSL 2024: Zaman Khan's 4-fer, Shaheen Afridi's 4 sixes help Lahore Qalandars finally open their account after 8 matches

International League T20 2024

Sherfane Rutherford's aggressive batting, scoring a brisk 35 runs, including a six and two boundaries off Trent Boult in the 17th over turned the game on its head.

Shaheen Afridi (L) and Sherfane Rutherford (R).

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ILT20: Desert Vipers clinch last-ball victory over MI Emirates in 'match of the tournament'; Pakistan superstar hits winning runs, throws bat in elation

Pakistan tour of New Zealand 2024

Pakistan bundled out New Zealand for just 92 runs to win the 5th and final T20I match of the series by a convincing margin of 42 runs on January 21.

Pakistan spinners help their side win the 5th T20I against New Zealand.

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NZ vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi records 1st victory as captain, Pakistan snap 7-match losing streak, win 5th T20I by 42 runs but lose series 1-4

Pakistan tour of Australia 2023-24

The two former Pakistani speedsters launched a brutal attack on Afridi for his shocking decision to skip the final Test match of the series against the Baggy Greens in Sydney.&nbsp;

Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis criticised Shaheen Afridi for missing Sydney Test against Australia.

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'Do you want to be a millionaire': Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis launch brutal attack on Shaheen Afridi for 'shocking' decision

The reasons behind the decision to bench opening batter Imamul-Haq and premier paceman Shaheen Afridi have not been officially confirmed by the team management.&nbsp;

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AUS vs PAK: Pakistan make 2 huge changes to playing XI for Sydney Test; Shaheen Afridi out and 21-year-old explosive batter to make debut

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Demonstrating true sportsmanship, Shaheen Afridi also lauded the Indian team for their commendable performance, despite not clinching the title.

Shaheen Afridi (L) and Rohit Sharma (R). 

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'Hard luck India but the team...': Pakistan's newly-appointed T20I captain Shaheen Afridi reacts to Men in Blue's World Cup final defeat

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Bangladesh tour of India 2024

Former India captain Virat Kohli gives his bat to Bangladesh veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as his farewell gift after India's seven-wicket win at Green Park Stadium Kanpur. 

Shakib Al Hasan has announced his Test retirement. 

India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in second Test match. 

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IND vs BAN: Virat Kohli gives unique farewell gift to Bangladesh veteran Shakib Al Hasan

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This was Ashwin's 11th Player of the Series award in Test cricket and he is now the joint-highest on this list.

Ravichandran Ashwin won Player of the Series.

He also equalled Muttiah Muralitharan's legendary record.

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IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin equals Muttiah Muralitharan's legendary record, becomes second only player to reach this milestone

India young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was awarded Player of the Match for his iconic performance in the second Test match against Bangladesh. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 123 runs in the second Test match against Bangladesh

Yashasvi Jaiswal was awarded Player of the Match for his performance in Kanpur Test. 

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Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals his chat with Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir before second Test against Bangladesh

IND vs BAN 2nd Test: Ravichandran Ashwin bagged his 11th 'Player of the series' award equalling Muttiah Muralitharan's colossal feat

R Ashwin won the 'Player of the series' award for 11 wickets and a century.

India maintained top spot on WTC points table.

India's Ravichandran Ashwin bowls during the fifth and final day of the second Test against Bangladesh at the Green Park Cricket Stadium in Kanpur 

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'The revs I put on the ball cannot be understimated': R Ashwin explains why he doesn't use carrom ball often in Test cricket

Jasprit Bumrah was once again the star of the Indian bowling unit as he took 6 wickets in the match and played a major role in India's win

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PAK vs NZ: Shaheen Afridi calls Pakistan's star batter 'Bradman of T20 cricket' and gets brutally trolled for his insinuation

Pakistan’s head coach drops massive hint on benching Babar Azam ahead of PAK vs NZ T20I series opener, says ‘it is possible…’

Shahid Afridi publicly disagrees and strongly reacts after PCB sacks his son-in-law Shaheen Afridi from T20I captaincy and reinstates Babar Azam

Reason Revealed: Why did PCB strip Shaheen Afridi of T20I captaincy and reinstate Babar Azam? Know all the important details here

PSL 2024: Zaman Khan's 4-fer, Shaheen Afridi's 4 sixes help Lahore Qalandars finally open their account after 8 matches

ILT20: Desert Vipers clinch last-ball victory over MI Emirates in 'match of the tournament'; Pakistan superstar hits winning runs, throws bat in elation

NZ vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi records 1st victory as captain, Pakistan snap 7-match losing streak, win 5th T20I by 42 runs but lose series 1-4

'Do you want to be a millionaire': Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis launch brutal attack on Shaheen Afridi for 'shocking' decision

AUS vs PAK: Pakistan make 2 huge changes to playing XI for Sydney Test; Shaheen Afridi out and 21-year-old explosive batter to make debut

'Hard luck India but the team...': Pakistan's newly-appointed T20I captain Shaheen Afridi reacts to Men in Blue's World Cup final defeat

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PAK vs NZ: Shaheen Afridi calls Pakistan's star batter 'Bradman of T20 cricket' and gets brutally trolled for his insinuation

Pakistan’s head coach drops massive hint on benching Babar Azam ahead of PAK vs NZ T20I series opener, says ‘it is possible…’

Shahid Afridi publicly disagrees and strongly reacts after PCB sacks his son-in-law Shaheen Afridi from T20I captaincy and reinstates Babar Azam

Reason Revealed: Why did PCB strip Shaheen Afridi of T20I captaincy and reinstate Babar Azam? Know all the important details here

PSL 2024: Zaman Khan's 4-fer, Shaheen Afridi's 4 sixes help Lahore Qalandars finally open their account after 8 matches

ILT20: Desert Vipers clinch last-ball victory over MI Emirates in 'match of the tournament'; Pakistan superstar hits winning runs, throws bat in elation

NZ vs PAK: Shaheen Afridi records 1st victory as captain, Pakistan snap 7-match losing streak, win 5th T20I by 42 runs but lose series 1-4

'Do you want to be a millionaire': Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis launch brutal attack on Shaheen Afridi for 'shocking' decision

AUS vs PAK: Pakistan make 2 huge changes to playing XI for Sydney Test; Shaheen Afridi out and 21-year-old explosive batter to make debut

'Hard luck India but the team...': Pakistan's newly-appointed T20I captain Shaheen Afridi reacts to Men in Blue's World Cup final defeat

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