Pakistan’s star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and his wife Ansha Afridi, have announced the arrival of their first child, a baby boy named Ali Yar. The delightful news was shared on social media, where fans and well-wishers from around the world extended their heartfelt congratulations to the couple.
Shaheen, who is currently playing a two-match Test series against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, will leave for Karachi after the first Test to join his family. The left-arm fast bowler had earlier expressed his desire to be with his wife during the childbirth, and it seems he will get to spend quality time with his newborn son soon.
The couple’s journey to parenthood began in July when reports surfaced that they were expecting their first child. Pakistan’s red ball coach, Jason Gillespie, had mentioned the possibility of Shaheen missing the Test series against Bangladesh due to the childbirth. However, Shaheen has continued to play, and his team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has been supportive of his family commitments.
Shaheen and Ansha got engaged in 2021, and their nikah was solemnized in a private affair in February last year. The week-long wedding festivities and rukhsati of Ansha with Shaheen were held in September 2023. The couple has been showered with love and blessings from fans and fellow cricketers, who are thrilled to see them start their family.
This new chapter in Shaheen’s life is expected to bring even more joy and motivation to his cricketing career. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how fatherhood will impact his game, and we wish him and his family all the best.
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