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'My Heart Is Full': Pakistan Pacer Shaheen Afridi On Birth Of His Son Aliyaar

Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi said his heart is full and he will forever be thankful to his wife Ansha Afridi after the couple welcomed their first child - Aliyaar. Taking to social media, Shaheen, expressed his gratitude to his supporters for extending their wishes on the addition of a new member to his family. "This moment changes everything! My heart is full and my life just got a whole lot better. 24/08/2024 will always be special to us. Welcome to the world my son, Aliyaar Afridi. I will forever be thankful to my wife for all the pain and suffering she had to endure. She is literally the support system of our little family. I am grateful for all the lovely wishes and prayers coming our way. Remember my little family in your prayers," Shaheen wrote in the post.

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Takes 1st Wicket After Becoming Father. Celebration Goes Viral

Shaheen Afridi has become a father now. The Pakistan star pacer and his wife Ansha Afridi welcomed a baby boy on Saturday. Given that Afridi is currently playing for Pakistan in the first Test against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi, the fast bowler could not make it to his family immediately. However, while performing on the ground too, Afridi found it hard to control his emotions, something which was evident when he claimed his first wicket after becoming a father.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh LIVE, 1st Test Day 4: Bangladesh Near Pakistan's Total

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test Day 4, LIVE Updates: Bangladesh fought their way back into the game on Day 3, ending on 316/5 at stumps, trailing Pakistan by 132 runs. Opener Shadman Islam played a fine knock of 93 to set the tone, while half-centuries from the Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim and Litton Das meant that Bangladesh stayed in the hunt. Rahim and Litton stayed unbeaten overnight, and have the potential to close in on, if not overtake, Pakistan's total. Shaheen Afridi is still wicketless, but would hope to give a few breakthroughs and maintain Pakistan's lead. (Live Scorecard)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Bangladesh Openers Aim To Recover After Pakistan Pile Up 448

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Day 3, First Test LIVE Updates: Bangladesh will be hoping to survive Day 3, as they try and recover after Pakistan amassed 448 in the first two days. Following the twin centuries of Mohammad Rizwan (171) and Saud Shakeel (141), Pakistan firmly have the upper hand. Bangladesh openers Shadman Islam and Zakir Hasan stayed unbeaten overnight, as they ended on 27/0. Pakistan have not won a Test series on home soil since early 2021, and will hope to bundle out Bangladesh in the hunt for a big win. (Live Scorecard)

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, First Test Live Streaming: Pakistan resumes their World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle, as they host Bangladesh for a two-match Test series. Sitting sixth in the WTC standings, two wins for Pakistan are extremely necessary if they are to move up the rankings. Star batter Babar Azam will be batting at no. 4 in this series. Bangladesh will be heading into the game after the incidents of political turmoil in their own country. They sit eighth in the WTC standings, having won one match out of four so far.

Bangladesh Hope To Overturn 0-12 Test Record vs Pakistan

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto believes that his team can pull out some "special things" against Pakistan in the two-match Test series and change their dismal record against the opponents. Bangladesh have never defeated Pakistan in a Test match. In the 13 Tests against Pakistan, the visitors have drawn one and lost 12. In the World Test Championship standings, Bangladesh are currently in the eighth position.

Big Blow For Pakistan As Star Pacer Gets Injured Ahead Of Tests Against Bangladesh

Pakistan's pace attack has taken a major hit just before their two-match Test series against Bangladesh at home. Fast bowler Aamir Jamal has been released from the squad due to ongoing fitness issues, further impacting Pakistan's lineup for the crucial series. Jamal, who suffered a back injury while playing County cricket in England earlier this year, was initially included in Pakistan's squad for the ICC World Test Championship series, pending a fitness clearance. However, the 28-year-old has not fully recovered from his back problem and has been sent to the National Cricket Academy in Lahore for rehabilitation.

New Pakistan Test Coach Jason Gillespie Invites Arshad Nadeem To Pakistan Dressing Room

After a historic Olympic record-breaking javelin throw gold medal at Paris Olympics 2024, Pakistan Test cricket head coach Jason Gillespie has invited Arshad Nadeem to the Pakistan dressing room. Stating that sharing his gold medal would be a "fantastic boost to the team", Gillespie sent an open invitation to Nadeem to visit the Pakistan dressing room. Nadeem threw a magical 92.97m throw to clinch gold, ahead of India's Neeraj Chopra, who finished with silver. In fact, Nadeem threw three of the four best throws of the final.

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'My Heart Is Full': Pakistan Pacer Shaheen Afridi On Birth Of His Son Aliyaar

Watch: Shaheen Afridi Takes 1st Wicket After Becoming Father. Celebration Goes Viral

Pakistan vs Bangladesh LIVE, 1st Test Day 4: Bangladesh Near Pakistan's Total

Pakistan vs Bangladesh LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 3: Bangladesh Openers Aim To Recover After Pakistan Pile Up 448

Pakistan vs Bangladesh 1st Test Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

Bangladesh Hope To Overturn 0-12 Test Record vs Pakistan

Big Blow For Pakistan As Star Pacer Gets Injured Ahead Of Tests Against Bangladesh

New Pakistan Test Coach Jason Gillespie Invites Arshad Nadeem To Pakistan Dressing Room