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Shahid Afridi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

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

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Date of birth1 March 1980

Age43 Years (as of 2023)

BirthplaceKhyber Agency, FATA, Pakistan

ProfessionPakistani Cricketer (All‑rounder)

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseNadia Afridi

FamilyFather - Late Sahabzada Fazal-ur-Rehman Afridi; Brothers - Tariq, Iqbal, Mushtaq, Ashfaq, Shoaib Afridi; Cousin - Javed Afridi; Sisters - 5

Shahid Afridi Biography

Shahid Afridi is a Pakistani former international cricketer known for his aggressive all‑round play, explosive batting early in his career and leg‑spin. He

Early life and background

Sahibzada Mohammad Shahid Khan Afridi was born on 1 March 1980 in Khyber Agency, then part of FATA, Pakistan. Raised in a large family that later made Karachi its hometown, Afridi emerged from a tribal region to become one of Pakistan’s most recognizable cricketers. He is known by the nicknames Boom Boom Afridi and Shah. Afridi’s listed physical profile records his height at approximately 1.78 m (5’10”), with black eyes and light brown hair.

Career

Afridi began his international career as a teenager, making his One Day International debut on 2 October 1996 against Kenya in Nairobi. In only his second ODI, he produced a defining moment that shaped his public image: a rapid century scored off 37 balls against Sri Lanka, an innings that stood as the fastest ODI hundred for 19 years. He went on to make his Test debut on 22 October 1998 versus Australia in Karachi and debuted in T20 internationals on 28 August 2006 against England in Bristol.

A genuine all‑rounder, Afridi combined explosive batting with leg‑spin. Early in his career he was primarily recognised for his power hitting; later he also made significant contributions with the ball. On his Test debut he took five wickets for 52 runs against Australia. Over a long international career he played 384 ODIs, a period in which Pakistan won 212 of those matches.

Afridi wore the number 10 jersey for Pakistan and carried that number for several franchise sides in domestic and T20 leagues. His domestic and franchise affiliations have included teams such as Deccan Chargers, Melbourne Renegades, Hampshire, Dhaka Gladiators, Northamptonshire and Peshawar Zalmi among others, and he appeared for composite teams like Asia XI, ICC World XI and Rest of the World XI.

Among his cricketing records and recognitions are a long‑standing fastest‑century mark, 32 man‑of‑the‑match awards (the most for a Pakistani and among the highest globally), and numerous memorable performances across formats. He also accumulated a notable number of low scores across formats; the compiled records show 44 ducks in international cricket. Afridi captained Pakistan in limited‑overs cricket from 2009 to 2011.

Public profile

Afridi’s personality on the field has been described as very aggressive, and he often relished high‑pressure encounters, including matches against India. His style and public remarks have at times attracted controversy and disciplinary action: incidents listed in public records include a brief ban for pitch‑scratching, on‑field altercations, and rebukes from the Pakistan Cricket Board over public comments. Off the field he established the Shahid Afridi Foundation, a charitable organisation providing healthcare and education services.

Personal life

Afridi is married to Nadia Afridi. The couple have several daughters; named daughters mentioned in public records include Aqsa, Asmara, Ajwa and Ansha, with the youngest born in February 2020. His eldest daughter Aqsa married in December 2022 with a formal rukhsati ceremony reported in July 2023.

His family background includes his late father Sahabzada Fazal‑ur‑Rehman Afridi and multiple siblings, including brothers Tariq, Iqbal, Mushtaq, Ashfaq and Shoaib Afridi, and cousin Javed Afridi. Public records also note the death of one of his sisters in October 2023.

Latest updates

Across his career Afridi has remained a prominent cricketing figure through international play, franchise participation and philanthropic work. His on‑field achievements, leadership roles in Pakistan’s limited‑overs sides and ongoing charitable activities continue to define his public life. Recent family milestones reported publicly include his daughter’s marriage in late 2022 and a family bereavement in October 2023.

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Career Highlights

  1. Scored a 37‑ball century in only his second ODI in 1996, a record that stood for 19 years.
  2. Took 5 for 52 on Test debut against Australia in 1998.
  3. Accumulated 32 man‑of‑the‑match awards, the most by a Pakistani player.
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