Who is Abbas Afridi: Pakistan’s next cricket super star?

Abbas Afridi, born on April 5, 2001, in Peshawar, Pakistan, has rapidly emerged as a talented sportsman in the cricketing world. Afridi is a nephew of former cricketer and Pakistani cricket coach, Umar Gul. He is a  right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium-fast bowler.

Afridi’s cricketing journey started with his record appearance for Habib Bank Limited during the 2018-19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup.

His performances at the domestic level led to his selection for the Pakistan Under-19 squad in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup.

He made an exceptional performance in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup and finished as the team’s top wicket-taker.

In October 2021, he was drafted into the Pakistan Shaheens squad for their Sri Lanka series.

In the 2023 Global T20 Canada, Afridi was signed by the Montreal Tigers and was lauded for his hat-trick against the Vancouver Knights.

He also showcased standout performance during 2023 Pakistan Super League where he stepped up as top wicket taker by securing 23 wickets while representing Multan Sultans. This achievement proved him as a key player in the Pakistan Super League.

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He first appeared as a part of Pakistan national team on January 12, 2024, in a T20I match against New Zealand.

Since then, he has represented Pakistan in 18 T20I matches, taking 30 wickets with an average of 14.96 and an economy rate of 8.36. 

Here’s a highlight reel of his five wickets against New Zealand in a T20I match:

As he progresses in his career, cricket enthusiasts see Afridi as a rising future legend for Pakistan.