[WATCH] Shaheen Afridi Celebrates Birth of Son During First Test Against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi PAKvBAN
Shaheen’s celebration came after he dismissed Hasan Mahmud on the very first ball of the 167th over
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Asela MadhusankaEditor
Posted - 2024-08-25T11:29:50+06:00
Updated - 2024-08-25T11:55:28+06:00
Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi marked a special personal milestone during the first Test against Bangladesh, which began on August 21 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. In the midst of the intense on-field action, Shaheen and his wife Ansha were blessed with the birth of their first child, a baby boy named Ali Yar. To celebrate this joyous occasion, Shaheen Afridi performed a unique on-field celebration after taking a crucial wicket, capturing the hearts of cricket fans worldwide.
Shaheen’s celebration came after he dismissed Hasan Mahmud on the very last ball of the 163rd over. Delivering a fuller ball around the off stump, Shaheen induced an edge from Mahmud, which was comfortably caught by Mohammad Rizwan. Following the dismissal, Shaheen commemorated the birth of his son with a special gesture, a moment that quickly went viral and was shared widely across social media platforms.
As for the match itself, the Rawalpindi Test has seen some standout performances. Veteran Bangladeshi batsman Mushfiqur Rahim played an extraordinary innings, scoring a magnificent 191 on Day 4, giving Bangladesh a fighting chance to secure their first-ever Test victory over Pakistan. Mushfiqur's brilliance propelled Bangladesh to a first innings total of 565, their highest Test score against Pakistan, granting them a significant 117-run lead.
As of the latest update, Pakistan are 39 for 2 in their second inning, with opener Abdullah Shafique unbeaten on 16 and former captain Babar Azam at the crease on 2. The hosts, who declared their first inning on 448 for 6, are currently trailing by 77 runs.