{
  "id": 10416912,
  "title": "Shaheen Afridi Siblings: Meet the Siblings Squad Behind the Pakistani Cricketer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/shaheen-afridi-siblings-meet-the-siblings-squad-behind-the-pakistani",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T09:27:34.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/shaheen-afridi-siblings-meet-the-siblings-squad-behind-the-pakistani-cricketer/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shaheen Shah Afridi is a Pakistani international cricketer known for his left-arm fast bowling skills. Born on April 6, 2000, in Landi Kotal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, he is part of the Zakhakhel Afridi tribe of Pashtuns. Standing at 6 feet 6 inches, Shaheen is nicknamed \"The Eagle\" for his powerful bowling style. He is the youngest of seven brothers and has no sisters. His eldest brother, Riaz Afridi, born in 1985, is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and right-handed batsman. Riaz guided Shaheen’s cricket journey, introducing him to the sport and helping him develop his fast bowling abilities. Shaheen started playing cricket on the Tatara Ground in Landi Kotal and progressed to formal hard-ball cricket after Riaz took him to FATA Under-16 trials in 2015. He made his international debut in T20Is for Pakistan in 2018, followed by ODIs and Tests. Shaheen has been a crucial player for Pakistan's cricket team, known for his fast bowling and ability to take crucial wickets. He has also captained Pakistan in limited-overs matches and led Lahore Qalandars to multiple titles in the Pakistan Super League. Shaheen's success has earned him several accolades, including the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year in 2021 and the PCB's Impactful Performance of the Year.",
  "summary": "Shaheen Shah Afridi is a Pakistani international cricketer renowned as a left-arm fast bowler. Born on 6 April 2000 in Landi Kotal, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (then part of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas), he belongs to the Zakhakhel Afridi tribe of the Pashtuns. Standing about 6 feet 6 inches tall and nicknamed “The Eagle,” he bowls [...] The post Shaheen Afridi Siblings: Meet the Siblings…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}