Shaheen Afridi (in image) celebrates the wicket of Hasan Mahmud throughout Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Check.© AFP
Shaheen Afridi has develop into a father now. The Pakistan star pacer and his spouse Ansha Afridi welcomed a child boy on Saturday. On condition that Afridi is at present enjoying for Pakistan within the first Check towards Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, the quick bowler couldn’t make it to his household instantly. Nonetheless, whereas acting on the bottom too, Afridi discovered it exhausting to manage his feelings, one thing which was evident when he claimed his first wicket after changing into a father.
Shaheen dismissed Hasan Mahmud on the primary supply of the 167th over. He bowled a fuller ball round off stump and Mahmud edged it to Agha Salman at second slip. Shaheen then pulled out a particular method to rejoice the wicket.
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That Celebration @iShaheenAfridi‘s first wicket after the start of his son! #PAKvBAN | #TestOnHai pic.twitter.com/3x0jwtOHw3
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 24, 2024
Shaheen obtained married to former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi’s daughter, Ansha, in a grand ceremony in Karachi in February final 12 months.
Speaking concerning the match, Mushfiqur Rahim’s good 191 on Day 4 of the primary Check in Rawalpindi gave Bangladesh an outdoor likelihood of a maiden victory over Pakistan.
Because of Mushfiqur’s sensational batting show, Bangladesh posted a primary innings rating of 565 — their highest Check whole towards Pakistan — and gave the guests a primary innings lead of 117.
“Mushfiqur performed a terrific knock,” stated Mehidy Hasan Miraz. “Positively the primary hour tomorrow shall be necessary and if we get early wickets we’ve got a great likelihood.”
Pakistan have been 23 for 1 on the finish of play on Saturday, with Abdullah Shafique on 12 and skipper Shan Masood on 9. The hosts, who declared their first innings for 448 for six, trailed by 94 runs.
“We didn’t get as a lot assist from the pitch as we anticipated,” stated Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah. “Now we have been getting such wickets so we’ve got to suppose how can we get the house benefit.”
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