"Still Scoring Ducks, Never Change": Shahid Afridi's No Show Sparks Social Media Meltdown

Pakistan cricket great Shahid Afridi received a rousing reception as he walked out to bat for his team in the World Championship of Legends (WCL) fixture against India at Edgbaston. Both teams came into the match unbeaten after clinching back-to-back victories. After put into bat by the India champions, Pakistan champions rode on openers Sharjeel Khan and Kamran Akmal's 145 run-stand to post 243/4 in 20 overs. Sharjeel (72) and Akmal (77) laid the foundation of the match-winning total, before Sohaib Maqsood added to team's total with a quickfire 50.

After the departure of the trio, it was former Pakistan captain Afridi's turn to entertain the crowd, with the 22,000 spectators inside Edgbaston giving him a raucous reception.

He was welcomed with 'Afridi Afridi' chants at the famous venue. However, the explosive former batter failed to live up to expectations as he notched up a golden duck.

His now show sparked a social media meltdown. Afridi was dismissed by Dhawal Kulkarni in the 18th over of Pakistan champions' innings.

Here's the video:

@SAfridiOfficial pic.twitter.com/qoBUSdThMr

Here's how internet reacted:

May be they laughing cuz their father got on a duck. 0 and Shahid Afridi always go hand in hand. pic.twitter.com/OCFM83bCys

Big 2024 and Shahid Afridi still scoring golden ducks

-This is Shahid Afridi heritage. pic.twitter.com/vwMQKKiOxf

Something Never Change

*History repeats once again Shahid afridi Dismissed for BIG DUCK @sabine_kayani @agentjay2009 pic.twitter.com/uc6ZAZskHl

Shahid Afridi out FIRST BALL DUCK against Indian Champions.#AFRIDI10 #INDVSPAK #INDvSA #INDVSZIM #PAKISTANCHAMPIONS #PakistanCricket #INDvsPAK https://t.co/tMygAWfdUZ pic.twitter.com/AhnjB0yqad

Everything is temporary but Shahid Afridi