Shahid Afridi, the renowned former captain of the Pakistan national cricketteam, affectionately known as ‘Boom Boom,’ recently shed light on hischoice of fast bowler Shaheen Afridi as his son-in-law. In an appearance onSama TV’s podcast, Afridi explained the reasons behind this selection.
Afridi fondly expressed that Shaheen Afridi is not just an exceptionalcricketer but also a genuinely good person. He highlighted that Shaheen’scharacter and values were of paramount importance in the decision.
During the podcast, the star cricketer also disclosed that he had receivedfilm offers from both Bollywood and the Pakistani showbiz industry. Headmitted that on a few occasions, there were film offers from both theIndian and Pakistani entertainment sectors. However, he believed inpursuing endeavors in which one excels, suggesting that his expertise layelsewhere and not in acting.
Regarding the use of social media by cricketers, he emphasized that whilesocial media has its place, the primary focus for junior cricketers shouldbe their performance on the field. He advised them to prioritize theircricketing skills and allow their performances to speak for themselves.
Expressing his admiration for Pakistan cricket team skipper Babar Azam,Afridi conveyed his hopes to see Babar excel in major tournaments, akin toelite players like Virat Kohli, emphasizing the significance of big playersshining in significant events.
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Regarding captaincy, Afridi acknowledged Shaheen Afridi’s leadershipabilities. He noted that Shaheen had steered Lahore Qalandars to thePakistan Super League (PSL) final twice, showcasing his captaincypotential. However, he didn’t harbor the desire for Shaheen to captain thenational team. He remarked that the role of captaincy comes with its ownset of challenges and complexities, emphasizing the importance of managingit effectively.
Regarding the choice of Shaheen Afridi as his son-in-law, Boom Boom Afridirevealed that their families had known each other for a long time. Heunderlined that while Shaheen was indeed a cricketer, it was his qualitiesas a person that mattered most. Shaheen was highly regarded by those whohad played domestic cricket with him, earning accolades for his characterand intellect. For Afridi, these qualities held paramount importance,making Shaheen an excellent human being, not just a cricketer.