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Shaheen Afridi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 14, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth6 April 2000

Age23 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceLandi Kotal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

ProfessionCricketer (Bowler)

NationalityPakistan

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAnsha (Shahid Afridi’s daughter)

FamilyFather - Ayaz Khan; Mother - name not known; Brother(s) - Riaz Afridi & 5 others; Cousin - Yasir Afridi

Shaheen Afridi Biography

Shaheen Shah Afridi is a Pakistani left-arm fast bowler known for his pace, tall frame and rapid rise from regional under-16 cricket to the national team.

Early life and background
Shaheen Shah Afridi was born on 6 April 2000 in Landi Kotal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Raised in the Zakhakhel Afridi tribe, he grew up playing tennis-ball cricket in the rough, hilly terrain of his hometown. His older brother Riaz Afridi, who played a Test match for Pakistan in 2004, recognised Shaheen’s potential and mentored him through the early stages of his transition to hard-ball cricket.

Shaheen first trialled for a regional under-16 side at age 15, wearing clothes he had borrowed from his brother. After impressing in selection, he became the leading wicket-taker in a Pakistan Cricket Board regional under-16 tournament, which led to selection for an under-16 international series against Australia and set the foundation for his rapid progression through Pakistan’s domestic pathways.

Career
A tall left-arm fast-medium bowler who bats left-handed, Shaheen made rapid strides in domestic cricket. He represented Khan Research Laboratories and Dhaka Dynamites in 2017, joined Lahore Qalandars in 2018 and has played for Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in domestic competitions. His first-class debut produced standout figures of 8 for 39, the best bowling return by a Pakistani on first-class debut in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.

Shaheen’s international breakthrough came in 2018. He made his T20 international debut against the West Indies at Karachi on 3 April 2018, his ODI debut against Afghanistan at Abu Dhabi on 21 September 2018, and his Test debut against New Zealand at Abu Dhabi on 3 December 2018. Wearing jersey number 40 for Pakistan, he quickly became a key seamer for the national side.

He has delivered several notable performances on big stages. At 19, he recorded a five-wicket haul during the 2019 Cricket World Cup, becoming the youngest player to take a five-for in a World Cup match. In domestic and franchise cricket, he produced a remarkable T20 Blast over for Nottinghamshire where he claimed four wickets in the opening over of an innings on 30 June 2023. During the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, he reached 100 ODI wickets, becoming the fastest Pakistani bowler to that milestone as of 31 October 2023.

Shaheen’s pace and ability to bowl in the high-140s (km/h) have made him one of Pakistan’s most important fast-bowling stakes. He has also demonstrated batting capability in franchise cricket; on 10 March 2024 he scored a quick half-century in a Pakistan Super League match and celebrated with a gesture that referenced earlier public critique of his all-round skills.

Public profile
Shaheen’s physical presence is notable—he stands about 1.99 m (6 ft 5 in) tall, with black eyes and brown hair. He has been coached and guided by his elder brother Riaz, and counts cricket and an early interest in football among his sporting pursuits. Off the field, his family ties have attracted attention: in early 2021 media reports linked his family to Shahid Afridi’s family regarding marriage arrangements, and he later married on 3 February 2023.

Like many high-profile athletes, Shaheen has had moments of controversy. In 2019 he was reported to have made a comment to a journalist during a press conference that generated criticism.

Latest updates
As of March 2024, Shaheen remains an active figure in international and franchise cricket. Recent highlights include the 2023 World Cup milestone of 100 ODI wickets and the standout T20 Blast over for Nottinghamshire in June 2023. In domestic T20 competition he recorded a fast half-century in the Pakistan Super League in March 2024.

Shaheen’s rapid ascent from under-16 regional cricket to Pakistan’s senior team in about three years underlines his talent and the impact of early mentorship. Still only in his mid-20s, he continues to be one of Pakistan’s leading fast-bowling prospects and a regular selection across formats.

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Recent Work

Pakistan Super League half-century

Scored a 28-ball fifty and celebrated after criticism of his batting, March 10, 2024.

2024
Nottinghamshire T20 Blast opening over

Took four wickets in the first over for Nottinghamshire Outlaws against Birmingham Bears, 30 June 2023.

2023
100 ODI wickets milestone

Reached 100 ODI wickets during the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, becoming the fastest Pakistan bowler to that mark, 31 October 2023.

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Career Highlights

  1. Youngest bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a Cricket World Cup match (2019).
  2. Best first-class debut bowling figures for a Pakistani: 8 for 39 in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.
  3. Four wickets in the first over for Nottinghamshire in a 2023 T20 Blast match.
  4. Fastest Pakistani to reach 100 ODI wickets (2023).
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