Afridi was born in a tribal region in northern Pakistan, but he has lived in Karachi since he was a child. He did, however, confirm his relocation to Islamabad on Saturday.
Pakistan players who played in the India Premier League (IPL).
Shahid Afridi was also ecstatic about Rohit Sharma breaking his record for most sixes in ODI cricket.
IND vs SA: Rohit Sharma already owns the record of having most sixes in T20Is (205 from 151 innings). He also has 88 sixes in Test cricket from 116 innings which takes his overall six tally to 642.
Alongside his responsibilities as PCB chairman and Interior Minister, Naqvi also holds the position of president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
Shahid Afridi stated that the umpire chose to rule in favor of India since he plans to officiate in the Indian Premier League as well.
Fans witness some intense exchange between former cricketers of India and Pakistan.
On Friday two clips surfaced on social media, where Shahid Afridi can be heard talking about Irfan Pathan's remarks on Pakistan's Samaa TV.
Afridi was also critical of his son-in-law Shaheen Afridi, who conceded 23 runs in 2 overs and went wicketless in the big match.
Pakistan's loss has damaged their campaign and spurred a discussion over the entire direction of their cricket, with Afridi, Akram, and Gavaskar all voicing serious concerns.
With tensions already at boiling point and Afridi’s statements adding fuel to the fire, Sunday’s India-Pakistan faceoff in Dubai is shaping up to be one of the most emotionally charged fixtures in the history of the Asia Cup.
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Irfan Pathan claimed that Afridi often tried to belittle him with unpleasant remarks.
As the political tensions spill onto the sporting field, the fate of the blockbuster semifinal between India and Pakistan remains uncertain.
Fans are criticizing Ajay for meeting and posing with the former Pakistani cricketer, who made fun of the Indian army during the border disputes between the two nations.
Shahid Afridi had previously made a controversial remark on the Pahalgam attack and pointed fingers at India's security forces.
The video has drawn massive flak online with many citing the ex-cricketer's stance on the heinous Pahalgam attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people and heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.
The government had earlier this week blocked 16 Pakistani YouTube channels for allegedly disseminating "false, provocative and communally sensitive content" about India.
Upset with Shahid Afridi's remark, Shikhar Dhawan didn't hesitate from slamming the former Pakistan international and reminded how India won the war against Pakistan in Kargil.
Danish Kaneria called out Shahid Afridi for always aligning with "extremist views", also recalling incidents when the ex-Pakistan captain tried to "persuade him to convert to Islam".
Once celebrated for his all-rounder skills, Afridi claimed that the attackers were on a rampage for over an hour, and yet no one from the 8-lakh-strong Indian Army reached the site.
Danish Kaneria is now settled in US and in fact he is only the second Hindu cricketer after Anil Dalpat to play for Pakistan.
Shahid Afridi also said that whenever a new Chairman takes charge he comes and changes everything.
Afridi also said that skipper Rohit Sharma's form wasn't a big concern as he is a proven match-winner along with Virat Kohli.