Shahid Afridi, one of Pakistan’s most iconic cricketers, recently lauded Rohit Sharma for breaking his long-standing record for the most sixes in ODI cricket. Speaking with genuine admiration, Afridi said he was pleased to see a player he has always respected surpass his milestone. Afridi reflected on how his own records have had long lifespans, […]

Gautam Gambhir’s tenure as India’s head coach has sparked a fair share of debate, especially when it comes to Test cricket. While his white-ball record continues to shine, back-to-back Test series whitewashes at home have put him firmly under the scanner. Critics have questioned his heavy reliance on all-rounders. Still, Gambhir has stood his ground, […]

Indian captain and star opener Rohit Sharma etched his name into cricketing history during the opening ODI of the three-match series against South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. On a gripping Sunday evening, Rohit became the player with the most sixes in One-Day Internationals, surpassing former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi’s long-standing […]

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has urged Mohsin Naqvi to make a firm decision between his dual responsibilities as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and the country’s Minister of Interior. Afridi stressed that Pakistan cricket requires “special attention and time,” something he feels Naqvi is unable to provide while juggling such demanding roles. Since assuming […]

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has openly questioned the Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to leave out star batter Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan from the T20I squad, suggesting their presence could have strengthened the team’s batting in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Speaking at a public event, Afridi highlighted the struggles of Pakistan’s batters, […]

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan once again grabbed headlines, but this time not for his heated exchanges with Shahid Afridi. Instead, his post on X (formerly Twitter) praising Pakistan’s fielding in their crunch Asia Cup Super 4s clash against Bangladesh went viral on Thursday night. Pathan, who recently found himself in an online spat with […]

Pakistan’s frustrations against India in the Asia Cup 2025 continue to boil over after yet another heavy defeat in the Super Four clash on Sunday. Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi was the latest to raise his voice, questioning the umpiring standards and suggesting bias in Fakhar Zaman’s dismissal. Zaman, who was promoted to open, started brightly […]

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi stirred controversy after praising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a televised panel discussion on Samaa TV following the recent India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash. Afridi described Rahul Gandhi as someone with a “positive mindset” who believes in dialogue, contrasting his stance with what he called the BJP’s divisive politics. He went […]

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised India’s conduct during the Asia Cup 2025, calling the refusal to shake hands with Pakistan players a “poor show of sportsmanship.” Afridi claimed that social media campaigns in India had amplified calls to boycott the marquee clash, and the players were reportedly asked to avoid any gestures […]

Shahid Afridi has reignited controversy just days before the much-hyped India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025. The former Pakistan captain revisited the abandoned World Championship of Legends (WCL) fixture between the two arch-rivals, taking a veiled dig at some Indian players by suggesting that “few are still trying to prove they are […]