He was popularly known as Boom Boom Afridi. He is a very popular cricketer from Pakistan. He was born on 1st March 1977 and his place of birth is Khyber Agency, FATA, Pakistan. Now he has come a long way in cricket, as well as becoming a great philanthropist. He is also a former captain of the Pakistan national cricket team and is well-known for his explosive batting as well as his quality leg-spin bowling.

Personal Details

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Date of Birth: 1 March 1977
Age: 47 years
Place of Birth: Khyber Agency, FATA, Pakistan
Residence: Karachi, Pakistan
Nationality: Pakistani
Occupation: Cricketer
Education: Attended Government Islamia College, Karachi
Height: 5 feet 10 inches
Weight : 70 pounds
religion: Islam
Astrology: Pisces
Net worth: about 4.3 billion Pakistani rupees (US$30 million).

Family Life

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Shahid Afridi believes to be in a Pashtun Afridi tribe. He is married to his maternal cousin, Nadia Afridi since October 21, 2000. They have had five daughters together, Ansha, Aqsa, Ajwa, Arwa, and Asmara. Ansha Afridi, on the other side, is a well-known social activist and performs several da’wah activities under the banner of the Shahid Afridi Foundation.

Career Highlights

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Afridi has carved out a great name for himself in the cricket world, both as a right-handed batsman and as a leg-spinner. Also, he has an aggressive batting style and is the highest six-hitter in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). This is the reason he was given the title of "Boom Boom," as he creates magic by bringing the match from nowhere.

In December 2022, Afridi was appointed Pakistan cricket team chief interim selector and was included in the panel along with Abdul Razzaq and Rao Iftikhar Anjum by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Philanthropy: Shahid Afridi Foundation

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In 2014, Afridi set up the Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) with a purpose for healthcare and education improvement in Pakistan. Recognized as one of the most charitable athletes in 2015, the majority of funds on his initiatives, especially the ""Educate A Child"" mission, are raised.

Recent Events

On October 17, 2023, Afridi's younger sister passed away. She had been seriously ill and, according to Afridi's social media posts, the funeral prayers were held at Zakariya Masjid in DHA, Karachi.

Interesting Facts

Afridi has revealed his date of birth in his autobiography, thereby putting to rest several years of speculation.
He may have officially retired from the cricketing arena but inspires many today with his charity work and social initiatives.
His daughters, including Ansha, have an active role in lending their support to him in philanthropic activities.