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First 2-3 days were tough but my health is gradually improving: Afridi

Last week, Afridi had announced on Twitter that he has tested positive for novel coronavirus.

First 2-3 days were tough but my health is gradually improving: Afridi
Updated On : 18 Jun 2020 | 2:47 PM IST

Covid-19: Shahid Afridi tests positive, seeks prayers for speedy recovery

Afridi played for Pakistan between 1998 and 2018, featuring in 27 Tests, 398 ODIs and 99 T20 Internationals'

Covid-19: Shahid Afridi tests positive, seeks prayers for speedy recovery
Updated On : 13 Jun 2020 | 5:08 PM IST

Shahid Afridi buys Mushfiqur Rahim's bat to raise funds for Covid-19 relief

Former Pakistan skipper Afridi has bought the bat for $20,000

Shahid Afridi buys Mushfiqur Rahim's bat to raise funds for Covid-19 relief
Updated On : 16 May 2020 | 5:17 PM IST

Kaneria accuses Afridi of ruining ODI career, says he treated him unfairly

Kaneria, only the second Hindu to play for Pakistan after his maternal uncle Anil Dalpat, took 261 wickets in 61 Tests at an average of 34.79

Kaneria accuses Afridi of ruining ODI career, says he treated him unfairly
Updated On : 16 May 2020 | 5:07 PM IST

PCB chairman warns of financial fallout if coronavirus disrupts ICC T20 WC

PCB chairman Ehsan Mani also clarified that the Pakistan players would not be given any unusual cuts amid the coronavirus pandemic

PCB chairman warns of financial fallout if coronavirus disrupts ICC T20 WC
Updated On : 15 Apr 2020 | 12:50 PM IST

Rohit Sharma just a smash away from becoming first Indian to hit 400 sixes

Rohit Sharma will become just the third player overall to cross the milestone after former Pakistan and West Indies captains Shahid Afridi (476 sixes) and Chris Gayle (534 sixes)

Rohit Sharma just a smash away from becoming first Indian to hit 400 sixes
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 8:03 PM IST

Sachin slams Afridi for Kashmir comment, says outsiders need not interfere

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday slammed former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi for meddling in India's internal matter.When asked about Afridi's comments about Kashmir, Tendulkar said, "We have got capable people to manage and run our country. No outsider needs to know or tell us what we need to do."After security forces in Kashmir killed 12 terrorists, Afridi took to Twitter and said "innocents" were being shot down in Kashmir."Appalling and worrisome situation ongoing in the Indian Occupied Kashmir.Innocents being shot down by oppressive regime to clamp voice of self determination & independence. Wonder where is the @UN & other international bodies and why aren't they making efforts to stop this bloodshed?" Afridi tweeted on Tuesday.Earlier, Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said his priority stays with his nation and that he would never support anyone who opposes his country."As an Indian you want to express what is best for your nation and my interests

Sachin slams Afridi for Kashmir comment, says outsiders need not interfere
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 8:56 AM IST

I was not aware of my age when I appeared in U-14 trials: Shahid Afridi

The former skipper, whose book has caused quite a stir, said he was born in a village in Mardan where there was no practice of recording date of birth or having official birth certificate

I was not aware of my age when I appeared in U-14 trials: Shahid Afridi
Updated On : 10 May 2019 | 6:00 PM IST

Shoaib Akhtar backs Afridi, says he was treated harshly by senior players

Afridi has claimed that he was at the receiving end of harsh treatment by seniors during his playing days

Shoaib Akhtar backs Afridi, says he was treated harshly by senior players
Updated On : 10 May 2019 | 5:51 PM IST

Shahid Afridi invites wrath of Suresh Raina, Kapil Dev for Kashmir comment

Today Raina, who has roots in Kashmir, took to twitter to offer advise to Afridi

Shahid Afridi invites wrath of Suresh Raina, Kapil Dev for Kashmir comment
Updated On : 04 Apr 2018 | 7:43 PM IST

Afridi empathises with terrorists killed in Kashmir, Gambhir laughs him off

Afridi said he was appalled and worried about the situation in the 'Indian Occupied Kashmir'

Afridi empathises with terrorists killed in Kashmir, Gambhir laughs him off
Updated On : 03 Apr 2018 | 6:46 PM IST

Well-balanced India has edge over Pakistan: Afridi on Champions Trophy tie

Said Pakistani bowlers will have to bring their 'A game' against formidable Indian battling unit

Well-balanced India has edge over Pakistan: Afridi on Champions Trophy tie
Updated On : 02 Jun 2017 | 7:56 PM IST

Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi announces international retirement

The 36-year-old star had already quit Test and ODI cricket

Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi announces international retirement
Updated On : 20 Feb 2017 | 4:54 AM IST

Unruffled Shahid Afridi thanks Kashmir again

In the previous match against New Zealand, Afridi had similarly thanked supporters from Kashmir during the toss, a comment that was criticised by BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur

Unruffled Shahid Afridi thanks Kashmir again
Updated On : 25 Mar 2016 | 7:14 PM IST

Have not decided on retirement: Shahid Afridi

Earlier in the competition, he had said that today's game Australia could be his last

Have not decided on retirement: Shahid Afridi
Updated On : 25 Mar 2016 | 7:09 PM IST

BCCI criticises Afridi for comment on Kashmir

The embattled Pakistan captain said that 'a lot of people from Kashmir' had come to support his team during the World T20 match against New Zealand in Mohali

BCCI criticises Afridi for comment on Kashmir
Updated On : 23 Mar 2016 | 2:39 PM IST

World T20: Pakistan crush Bangladesh by 55 runs

An all-round display by skipper Shahid Afridi saw Pakistan coast along to the win

World T20: Pakistan crush Bangladesh by 55 runs
Updated On : 16 Mar 2016 | 7:42 PM IST

I was only trying to give a positive message: Shahid Afridi

'I did not mean to say anybody else matter more to me than Pakistani fans. My identity comes from Pak,' Afridi said

I was only trying to give a positive message: Shahid Afridi
Updated On : 15 Mar 2016 | 2:46 PM IST

Shame on you! Miandad lashes out at Afridi for India love

Shahid Afridi's said on landing in India for the World T20 that Pakistan's cricketers were loved more by Indians than by Pakistani fans

Shame on you! Miandad lashes out at Afridi for India love
Updated On : 14 Mar 2016 | 4:54 PM IST