Shaheen Afridi Profile 

Shaheen Afridi is a Pakistani professional cricketer who has represented Pakistan in international cricket. Here's a brief profile of him:


Full Name: Shaheen Shah Afridi

Date of Birth: April 6, 2000

Place of Birth: Khyber Agency, Pakistan

Batting Style: Left-handed

Bowling Style: Left-arm fast-medium

Role: Bowler


Career Highlights:

Shaheen Afridi made his debut for the Pakistan national cricket team in 2018 and quickly gained attention for his impressive left-arm fast bowling skills. He has been a part of Pakistan's cricket squad in various formats, including Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).


Some of his notable achievements and performances include:


2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup: 

Shaheen Afridi represented Pakistan in the U-19 Cricket World Cup and was one of the leading wicket-takers in the tournament.


International Debut: 

He made his T20I debut for Pakistan against the West Indies in April 2018.


Test Cricket: 

Shaheen has been a valuable asset to Pakistan's Test squad, contributing with crucial wickets in various matches.


ODI Cricket: 

He has been a consistent performer in ODIs, known for his ability to generate pace and swing the ball.


Here are some of the records and achievements associated with Pakistani cricketer Shaheen Shah Afridi up to that point in his career:

1-  Youngest to Take Five Wickets in a World Cup Match:

Shaheen Afridi became the youngest bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a Cricket World Cup match during the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup. He achieved this feat against Bangladesh at Lord's on July 5, 2019, at the age of 19.


2-  Outstanding Performances in Test Cricket:

Shaheen Afridi has delivered notable performances in Test cricket, consistently being a key wicket-taker for Pakistan. He has been involved in crucial spells that have helped Pakistan take wickets in Test matches.


3-  Key Wickets in Limited-Overs Cricket:

Shaheen Afridi has been a valuable asset in limited-overs formats, especially ODIs and T20Is. He has taken wickets against top-quality opposition, contributing to Pakistan's successes in various matches.


4-   Emerging Player of the Year:

In recognition of his promising performances, Shaheen Afridi was named the Emerging Player of the Year at the PCB Awards in 2018.


5-  Consistent Representation in National Team:

Shaheen Afridi's consistent selection in Pakistan's national cricket teams across formats speaks to his talent and potential as a fast bowler.


6-   Impactful Bowling Style:

He is known for his ability to generate pace and extract bounce from the pitch, making him a challenging bowler for batsmen to face.