Correspondent, 21 October: Former Pakistan captain and legendary cricketer Shahid Afridi's personal life continues to generate significant interest among fans. Known for enthralling the world with his aggressive playing style, Afridi's family life and love story are currently a topic of much discussion, particularly his marriage to his maternal cousin, Nadia, with whom he shares five daughters.
The couple officially tied the knot on October 21, 2000. Nadia is the daughter of Afridi's own maternal uncle. Although she is highly educated and holds a medical degree, the doctor by profession has chosen to manage her family responsibilities as a homemaker.
Shahid and Nadia are parents to five daughters named Aqsa, Ansha, Ajwa, Asmara, and the youngest, Arwa. Their daughter Ansha is married to Pakistan's current star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi. The two were wed on February 3, 2023, and they recently welcomed a son named Aliyar Afridi in 2024.
Alongside his family life, Shahid Afridi boasted a highly impactful cricket career. Representing Pakistan from 1996 to 2016, he appeared in a total of 518 matches. Over 502 innings, he amassed 11,148 runs at an average of 24.12, securing the tenth position on the list of Pakistan's highest run-scorers in international cricket.
In addition to his batting prowess, Afridi left a significant mark with his bowling. He claimed 538 wickets throughout his career, earning him the fourth spot among Pakistan's leading wicket-takers in international cricket history.
