Shaheen Afridi is a Pakistani cricketer who plays as a left-arm pacer. He hails from Landi Kotal, a small town located in the north-western region of Pakistan. The youngest of seven brothers in the family, Shaheen dreamt of being a cricketer. The international media dubs Shaheen as the “Pakistani Mitchell Starc,” comparing him with the Australian fast bowler.
Shaheen started his international cricketing career with the Pakistani ‘Under-19 squad for the 2016 Asia Cup and put up a brilliant performance. In the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, he emerged as the leading wicket-taker for his team, and subsequently, the ‘International Cricket Council’ (ICC) named him “the rising star of the squad.”
When it comes to the Pakistani cricket team, Shaheen Afridi is a name that comes to mind. The left-arm fast bowler has made a name for himself in the cricket world for his impressive skill on the field. However, not much is known about his personal life, specifically his wife. Let’s take a look at the family of Shaheen Shah Afridi, including his parents, siblings, and wife.
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Everything about Shaheen Afridi’s Family
1- The family of Shaheen Shah Afridi belongs to the Pashtun Tribe named “Afridi”. Pashtuns are also known – by the names such as “Pakhtuns” and “Pathans”. These are the Iranian Ethnic Groups of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
2- The family of Shaheen Shah Afridi belongs to the subtribe of Zakha Khel. Shaheen Shah Afridi belonged to a middle-class family of a small town “Landi Kotal” in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.
3- Shaheen Shah Afridi’s father’s name is Ayaz Khan Afridi. Ayaz Khan Afridi is a retired government officer in Pakistan. He was a Subedar in the Khayber agency force. Shaheen Shah Afridi’s father is a very humble and proud father of all his sons, especially Shaheen Shah Afridi.
4- Basheer Bibi, the mother of Shaheen Afridi has drawn strength and inspiration from Shaheen Afridi’s loving and loyal mother, Basheer Bibi. She has been by his side the entire time, showering him with unending love and support.
5- In the ups and downs of Shaheen’s career, Basheer Bibi has been there to offer emotional support. His success has been motivated by her prayers and unceasing support. Shaheen Afridi has conquered obstacles and grown stronger because of Basheer Bibi’s selfless love and sacrifices.
6- Shaheen Shah Afridi has 7 brothers. Shaheen Shah Afridi is the youngest brother. All brothers have loved to play cricket since their childhood. Two of Shaheen Shah Afridi’s brothers have professionally played cricket. One of Shaheen Shah Afridi’s brothers played cricket up to Grade 2 professionally.
7- Riaz Afridi was born on 21 January 1985. Riaz Afridi was the all-rounder. Riaz Afridi is serving as a Cricket Coach now. He was a right-hand batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. Riaz Afridi was performing very well in any domestic or international cricket he was playing.
8- Riaz Afridi was the Captain of the FATA Cheetas team, in Pakistan. The team was active from 2013 to 2014 in the Faysal Bank T20 Cup tournament. Riazm Afrdi is also coaching Jazz rising star Rawalpindi team, Pakistan.
9- Shan Afridi is another elder brother of Shaheen Shah Afridi. Shan Afridi is younger than his brother Riaz Afridi. Shan Afridi is a social activist and youth coordinator in Pakistan.
10- Akash Afridi is another brother of Shaheen Shah Afridi. Akash Afridi is also following the path of cricket, and he plays cricket professionally domestically.
11- In an interview, Shaheen Shah Afridi made it clear that he wanted to marry Shahid Afridi’s daughter and Shahid Afridi agreed to it. Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistan cricket team captain is going to be the father-in-law of Shaheen Shah Afridi.
12- Because Shaheen belongs to the same tribe and is a successful & talented cricketer as well, Shaheen Afridi was the perfect fit for his daughter. It is to be noted that many families, tribes, or clans in Pakistan prefer to set marriages in the families belonging to the same tribes or clans.
13- Yasir Afridi is the cousin of Shaheen Shah Afridi. Yasir Afridi is a Pakistani footballer by profession. Yasir Afridi is older than Shaheen Shah Afridi. Yasir Afridi was born on 27 July 1988. Yasir Afridi was born in the town “Of Landi Kotal”, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
14- Yasir Afridi plays for “Khan Research Laboratories” and “Pakistan National Football Team”. Yasir Afridi has the role of midfielder in the team. Yasir Afridi made his debut in football in the 2010 Asian Games, playing in the Pakistan national football team under-23.
