Afridi dropped in at the residence of Musharraf's daughter in Defence Housing Society and remained with the former head of the state for a while.
A photograph of the two was also released on the social network site.
"It was a courtesy visit to inquire about Musharraf Sahab's mother's health and we also discussed some cricket naturally," Afridi told Geo News.
The all-rounder was quick to give his statement to dispel any speculations about why he had chosen to visit the former President at a time when the ruling party and the main opposition parties have ganged up against him.