Pakistani cricketer Shaheen Afridi and his wife Ansha Afridi welcome their first child. The couple was delighted to present their newborn son, Aliyaar Afridi, to the public. It was announced on Saturday that the Afridi family shared the good news through the official Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) WhatsApp group.
Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is in a Test match facing Bangladesh, got the information during the series. However, owing to his professional duties, Shaheen must remain in Lahore after the game but will return to Karachi soon. He is much looking forward to seeing his newborn son and rejoining his wife Ansha.
It remains unclear when Shaheen will return to joining his team but it is expected that he will be available before the second Test match in Pindi starting from 30 th of August. This happy event also brings a lot of happiness to a former cricketer Shahid Afridi, who became a grandfather for the first time.
A Special Dedication on the Field for Shaheen Afridi
While playing the Test match against Bangladesh, Shaheen Afridi managed to celebrate the birth of his son rather uniquely. Shaheen was seen performing a cute sign every time he managed to take a wicket where he rocked his arms like that holding a baby. This symbolic point on the field was dedicated to his newly born baby, Aliyaar. The gesture was warmly welcomed by fans and teammates as it gave an emotional side to the game.
Family and Friends Celebrate the Joyous Occasion
Afridi family was happy as was Mohsin Naqvi the PCB chairman and Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem congratulated them on X (Twitter). Many friends and families cheered the couple after their nikkah that took place in February 2023.
In September 2023, Shaheen Afridi and Ansha got married in a lovely wedding that took place in Karachi. The event was succeeded by a glittering reception party in Islamabad where many personalities from the field of cricket were present. Some of the notable personalities who were present to join the party and shower their blessings on the newlyweds include Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq, and Haris Rauf.
A New Chapter Begins for Shaheen Afridi & Ansha Afridi
The birth of Aliyaar Afridi puts the start of a new phase in the couple’s life. Their journey from their nikkah in February to their wedding in September has been nothing short of love. Now, having a family and becoming parents, their relationship becomes even closer. This marriage is a relationship between two souls, and from some past videos of Shaheen Afridi, we can see his love for his wife.
This has been made even better by the fact that Shaheen Afridi is now a father to a newborn son, who is also an added reward for his continued hard work and success in cricket. The happiness and pride of being a father will motivate him in any effort ranging from the playing field.
Every sportsman and fan in Pakistan congratulates Shaheen and Ansha Afridi on the birth of their first child. The birth of a child has been a great joy to the Afridi family as it is the beginning of another phase in their lives. When Shaheen joins his teammates on the field, he has the feeling of a new father and is eager to carry on playing cricket and the new chapter in his life. Shaheen’s face during the match was showing obvious happiness when he got the news about his child. Fans admired his move on the pitch when he closed his arms and showed a pose like holding a baby.