Shahid Afridi basic information

Shahid Afridi basic information

Shahid Afridi, Afridi also known as Sahibzada Mohammad Shahid Khan Afridi was born

1 March 1980) is a Pakistani cricketer. Between 1996 and 2012, Afridi 27 Tests and 350 one-day internationals played,

And for Pakistan's national team 59 Twenty20 International (T20Is). 2 October 1996. He started his ODI

Kenya and his Test debut on 22 October 1998 against Australia. Afridi is one of the most ODI

Pakistani cricketer.

He is known for his aggressive batting style, and the Head of the 37 fastest ODI century record is held

In which he made in his first (now taking delivery of a delivery ie36 less broken by Corey Anderson) delivery,

International innings, as well as more than an ODI.He third highest ever, as each of the 32 runs

Even in the history of ODI cricket to hit the most number of sixes holds the distinction of being. Afridi considers

A better bowler than batsman, and has taken 48 Test wickets and 350 one-day internationals, has more. Afridi is currently third in the list

By taking 73 wickets, behind Pakistan's Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal, Twenty20 format of the leading wicket-taker

Australia's Twenty20 Big Bash League 70 matches.Shahid Afridi to play for Sydney Thunder have signed.

In June 2009, Afridi and Younis Khan took over the captaincy of the Twenty20 and ODI captain was appointed to the

2010 Asia Cup. ODI against Sri Lanka in their first match as captain, though he still lost by Pakistan scored a century

16 runs. A match in charge citing lack of form and ability since he took over the Test captaincy but resigned

To play Test cricket; at the same time, he announced his retirement from Test. He retained the captaincy in limited

And the final form of the game led the team in the 2011 World Cup. In May 2011, 34-day, Afridi led Pakistan

Was replaced as captain. He later this month conditional retirement from international cricket in protest

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) against his treatment by. However, he decided to come back in October. UNICEF and

Pakistan's lawless tribal areas on board for anti-polio campaign has Afridi

Waziristan.