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DARK SECRETS: Shahid afridi - The Real Truth

Asif Afridi, 38, takes five wickets on record-breaking Pakistan debut

The spinner became the oldest Test debutant to take a wicket-haul, beating a 92-year-old record

The Independent UK

‘Cricket diplomacy’ collapses as India-Pakistan hostility enters field of play

Indian players refuse to shake hands with Pakistani counterparts after Asia Cup match, in sign that traditional onfield camaraderie is eroding

The Guardian - UK

India vs Pakistan at Asia Cup: Three classic matches to relive

A low-scoring thriller, a Shahid Afridi special and a last-over six – Al Jazeera picks three matches you must revisit.

Al Jazeera

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'Need a complete overhaul': Shahid Afridi slams Pakistan's 'outdated cricket' after Champions Trophy exit

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's early exit from the Champions Trophy has sparked strong criticism, with former captain Shahid Afridi calling for a complete overhaul of the team's approach and mindset.

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan: 'Haven't seen such a Pakistan team in years' - Harbhajan Singh

Expressing surprise over the downfall of Pakistan cricket, former India off-spinner said that there is no comparison between the current Pakistan team and the ones that played till 2011-12.

The Times of India

'There’s nothing bigger than this': Navjot Sidhu on India-Pakistan Champions Trophy clash

NEW DELHI: As the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 approaches, former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu has termed the high-voltage encounter as the 'mother of all battles'.

The Times of India

Six important questions about India vs Pakistan on February 23: Sidhu, Yuvraj, Afridi, Inzamam answer

The Champions Trophy is set to make its comeback to the cricket calendar for the first time since 2017, when Pakistan defeated India in the final to win their maiden title. And the stage is getting ready for another high-octane match between the two rivals.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 history: Winners, India vs Pakistan, top players

A lookback at biggest talking points and the moments that mattered the most in the tournament’s 27-year history.

Al Jazeera

Jab music met cricket: Pakistan's Wasim Akram surprises fans with Champions trophy at event. Watch

NEW DELHI: Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram made a surprise appearance at a recent Coke Studio event in Dubai, leaving fans in awe.

The Times of India

'No reason for us to...': Shahid Afridi advocates PCB boycott of events in India

NEW DELHI: Former captain Shahid Afridi has suggested that Pakistan should not participate in cricket events in India, even ICC tournaments.

The Times of India

'When a captain inspires, the team...': Shahid Afridi takes a dig at Babar Azam after Pakistan's crushing win over Australia in 2nd ODI

NEW DELHI: Legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi took a crafty jab at former skipper Babar Azam, while praising newly-appointed captain Mohammad Rizwan, following Pakistan's dominant 9-wicket victory over Australia in the second ODI in Adelaide on Friday.

The Times of India

'Pakistan cricket is back': Shahid Afridi after emphatic series win over England

NEW DELHI: Pakistan secured a remarkable Test series victory with a nine-wicket thrashing of England on Saturday, thanks to a spin masterclass from Noman Ali and Sajid Khan. The spin duo dismantled England's batting lineup, claiming all 10 wickets and bowling out the visitors for just 112. Pakistan then raced…

The Times of India

When Shahid Afridi bossed the world of big-hitters with a 37-ball century

Twenty-eight years ago on October 4, Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi stamped his authority as arguably the best big-hitter in world cricket at that time by smashing the then fastest century in ODIs.

The Times of India

Arshad Nadeem's special post for Shaheen Shah Afridi and 'grandfather' Shahid Afridi

NEW DELHI: Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and his wife, Ansha Afridi, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on Saturday. Shaheen, currently playing in a Test match against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, will return to Karachi to meet his newborn son and wife after the match concludes.

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'Things don't work this way': Shahid Afridi criticizes PCB for frequent changes impacting team performance

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its frequent changes in leadership and structure, asserting that these constant changes negatively impact the team's performance.

The Times of India

'If India, Pakistan clash...': Shahid Afridi relishing the prospect of facing archrivals

NEW DELHI: In the event that India and Pakistan, bitter rivals, square off in the World Championship of Legends final, former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi thinks spectators will see an amazing display of entertainment.

The Times of India

'World cricket needs guys like him': Legends welcome Gautam Gambhir's appointment as India's head coach

NEW DELHI: The appointment of former India opener Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of the national men's cricket team has been met with widespread approval from former cricket greats, both within India and globally. Gambhir, who succeeds Rahul Dravid, was announced as the new coach of Team India…

The Times of India

Shahid Afridi lauds India skipper Rohit Sharma, questions Babar Azam's leadership

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi commended the positive attitude displayed by Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian team, throughout their successful campaign in the T20 World Cup. Rohit's leadership played a crucial role in guiding India to their second title in the tournament's history.

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'Absolutely disgraceful': Haris Rauf's team-mates break silence after Pakistan pacer's video goes viral

NEW DELHI: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf became embroiled in controversy on Tuesday following the emergence of a video showing him engaged in a heated verbal altercation with a fan. The incident occurred after Pakistan's disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies, where they…

The Times of India

Watch: 'Meri nazar mei Babar Azam ki izzat aur upar ho jaati agar...' - Says former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi

Babar Azam relinquished Pakistan captaincy after a poor ODI World Cup last year, which led to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointing fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as the team's captain. However, Shaheen's captaincy lasted just one series, which angered former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, who has once again brought it…

The Times of India

Watch: 'Yuvi, abhi mubarakbaad na de mujhe' - the chat between Shahid Afridi and Yuvraj Singh during India vs Pakistan match

T20 World Cup winners Yuvraj Singh and Shahid Afridi are currently ICC's guests as the ambassadors of the T20 World Cup being hosted by the US and the Caribbean islands, and both watched the thrilling India vs Pakistan match together last Sunday at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in…

The Times of India

'I will speak openly after the T20 World Cup': Shahid Afridi vows to name people who 'spoiled' Pakistan team

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi announced that he plans to reveal the inside story of the current team and expose the individuals who have ‘spoiled the unit’ once the ongoing T20 World Cup concludes.

The Times of India

'Babar Azam should make way for...': Shahid Afridi proposes changes in Pakistan playing eleven after loss to India

NEW DELHI: Former captain Shahid Afridi has suggested a couple of changes to the Pakistan playing eleven following their dramatic loss to India in the T20 World Cup. Afridi proposed that skipper Babar Azam should drop down to No. 3 in the batting order to accommodate Fakhar Zaman at the…

The Times of India

'Making things difficult in the run-chase': Former Pakistan skipper Salim Malik accuses Imad Wasim of 'wasting balls'

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Salim Malik has accused all-rounder Imad Wasim of deliberately wasting balls during Pakistan's six-run defeat to India in their ICC T20 World Cup match in New York. Chasing a modest target of 120 runs, Pakistan fell short at 113 for 7, consuming a staggering 59…

The Times of India

Watch: 'Tumhare aise bande kahan chale gaye?' - comments Navjot Singh Sidhu as he hugs Shahid Afridi

Part of the commentary team at the ongoing T20 World Cup in the US and West Indies, former India batsman Navjot Singh Sidhu met ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi ahead of the India vs Pakistan match in New York on Sunday and greeted him with a hug.

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