Pakistan cricket star Shaheen Afridi, known for his powerful bowling on the field, recently shared the joyful news of becoming a father. The national team fast bowler took to social media to post the first picture of his newborn son, Aliyar Afridi, along with a touching message.
Shaheen Afridi and his wife, Ansha Afridi, welcomed their baby boy just two days ago. At the time of the birth, Shaheen was busy representing Pakistan in the first Test match against Bangladesh, held in Rawalpindi. Despite the professional commitment, as soon as the match concluded, the cricketer rushed back to Karachi to be with his wife and newborn son.
In his first Instagram post featuring the baby, Shaheen Afridi shared a tender moment with his family. The picture shows him gently holding his son’s hand while the newborn clutches his mother’s finger. Shaheen, Ansha, and baby Aliyar are united in the touching image, their hands symbolically joined together.
Accompanying the picture, Shaheen Afridi Afridi officially introduced his son to the world. In the caption, he revealed his son’s name and shared his emotions in a heartfelt message to his fans.
Welcome to the world, my son, Aliyar Afridi, Shaheen wrote. This moment changes everything. My heart is full, and my life is so much better. August 24, 2024, will always be special to us.
The fast bowler expressed his gratitude to his wife, Ansha Afridi, calling her the support system of their small family. He also took a moment to thank his fans for their unwavering love and prayers during this special time. Shaheen Shah Afridi asked his supporters to continue remembering his family in their prayers as they embarked on this new chapter of life.
The joyous news of Aliyar Afridi’s birth was first shared through the official WhatsApp group of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday. Since then, the news has sparked excitement across the cricketing world, with fans and fellow cricketers sending their congratulations.
Despite the celebration, Shaheen Afridi did not let his performance on the field slip. During the Rawalpindi Test against Bangladesh, Shaheen Afridi paid a unique tribute to his son. After taking his first wicket in the match, instead of his usual celebratory routine, he marked the moment with a symbolic swinging style gesture in honor of his newborn son. The celebration quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising the emotional significance behind the gesture.
On the same day, former Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi, Shaheen’s father-in-law, also expressed his happiness publicly. Taking to the microblogging platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Shahid Afridi shared his excitement at becoming a grandfather.
You are receiving messages full of love from all your friends on becoming the youngest grandfather in the world of cricket, Shahid Shah Afridi wrote. He added, My family and I thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for joining us in our joy.
The Shahid Afridi family’s happiness has been shared widely across social media, with fans and well-wishers from around the globe sending their best wishes to the new parents. The birth of Aliyar Afridi marks yet another joyous milestone in Shaheen Afridi and Ansha’s journey together.
Shaheen Afridi and Ansha Afridi tied the knot in September 2023 in a ceremony that brought together family and close friends. Their wedding was one of the most talked-about events in the cricketing world, and now their transition into parenthood is being celebrated just as widely.
As the cricket star begins this new chapter of his life, his fans and followers eagerly await to see how fatherhood influences the celebrated cricketer both on and off the field.
In the meantime, Shaheen Afridi continues to thank his supporters for their love and prayers, emphasizing how much their support means to him and his family during this special moment in their lives.
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For now, the Afridi family is embracing their new roles as parents and grandparents, with their hearts full of joy and love for the newest addition to their family, little Aliyar Afridi.
