Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi, born on March 1, 1980, in Khyber Agency, Pakistan, is a former cricketer renowned for his explosive and entertaining style of play. Nicknamed "Boom Boom," Afridi gained fame for his aggressive batting and effective leg-spin bowling. Debuting for Pakistan at just 16, he holds the record for the fastest century in One Day Internationals. Afridi played a crucial role in Pakistan's 2009 T20 World Cup victory. Off the field, he is known for his philanthropy work. With a charismatic personality, Shahid Afridi remains a beloved figure in the cricket world, especially for his contributions to Pakistani cricket.

Here are some of his career achievements:

• Record holder of taking most wickets (97) and receiving the most "Player of the Match" awards in Twenty-20 International cricket
• Five Wicket Haul at Gaddafi Stadium in the ODI against England in the year 1990
• Five Wicket Haul at DSC Cricket Stadium in the ODI against Australia in the year 1999
• Entitled as the Man of the Series in the 2004-05 One Day International (ODI) against West Indies held at Sabina Park, Kingston
• Won the Man of the Match award in the ODI against India held in Toronto in the year 1998
• Became the Man of the Match in the ODI against New Zealand in the year 2009 held at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi