The interesting story of the beginning of Pakistan cricket team’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi’s cricket journey was narrated by his elder brother.
During a recent interview, former Pakistan Test cricketer Riyaz Afridi narrated the events of his younger brother Shaheen Shah Afridi’s childhood and his interest in cricket.
Riyaz Afridi said that one thing I told Shaheen was that you should never use my name, that I am Riyaz Afridi’s brother, if you have talent, you will come forward.
He said that Shaheen had passion and love for cricket since childhood, whenever I came from tour, he used to play with my pads and bat, he even slept with pads on.
Riyaz Afridi said that Shaheen Afridi would not eat for two days when the Pakistan team lost.
He said that one day when FATA Under-16 trials came, I was in Dubai, Shaheen called me and asked me if I would give trials, so I gave him permission.
Riyaz Afridi said that Shaheen was the youngest and he could not go to Peshawar for the trials, so I asked the other brother to take Shaheen to Peshawar.
He said that I told Shaheen that my son played ODI and T20I, I want you to play Test cricket, get a record and I have 2 Test players in my house.
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