Shaheen Afridi, certainly one of Pakistan‘s outstanding quick bowlers, is predicted to overlook the upcoming two-match Check sequence in opposition to Bangladesh because of the impending delivery of his first youngster. The sequence, scheduled to begin from August 21, marks Pakistan‘s return to Check cricket following a disappointing outing within the T20 World Cup 2024.
Shaheen Afridi’s household dedication takes precedence
Shaheen and Ansha, daughter of legendary cricketer Shahid Afridi, solemnized their nikah at Zakaria Mosque in Karachi in February 2023. Their marriage ceremony and walima celebrations adopted later that 12 months, with the marriage ceremony held on September 19 at an area resort in Karachi.
The occasion was graced by a number of cricketing personalities together with Babar Azam, Misbah-ul-Haq, Saeed Anwer, Sohail Khan, Tanveer Ahmed and others, reflecting the couple’s robust ties inside the cricketing group. The walima ceremony occurred in Islamabad on September 21.
Assist from Pakistan Cricket Board
Addressing Shaheen’s absence from the Check sequence, Pakistan‘s newly appointed crimson ball coach Jason Gillespie emphasised the board’s assist for Shaheen’s household priorities. The 2-match Check sequence in opposition to Bangladesh will begin with the primary Check in Rawalpindi from August 21 to 25, adopted by the second Check scheduled in Karachi from August 30 to September 3.
“Shaheen can miss the Bangladesh Check matches on account of childbirth. We may give him some relaxation if he chooses to stick with his spouse throughout this time,” Gillespie was quoted as saying by GeoTv.
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Latest controversies
Shaheen not too long ago made headlines for reported conflicts, together with a heated change with staff administration throughout Pakistan’s T20I tour of England earlier than the T20 World Cup 2024. Hypothesis arose about disciplinary actions following additional verbal exchanges through the World Cup, highlighting a difficult interval for the star pacer.
Upcoming Check sequence and past
Following their disappointing efficiency within the T20 World Cup, Pakistan’s focus now shifts to the 2024-25 season of the World Check Championship (WTC), comprising 9 Check matches. They’re set to host Bangladesh and England in August and October respectively, adopted by away sequence in opposition to South Africa in December/January and a house sequence in opposition to West Indies in January 2025.
