Shaheen Afridi

Pakistan Cricket Team Pace Spearhead & Lahore Qalandars Captain

Net Worth: $7 Million

Annual Earnings: $1.5 Million/yr

Primary Source: PCB Contract & T20 Leagues

Profile Details

Age	26 (Born April 6, 2000)
Country	Pakistan 🇵🇰
Birth Place	Landi Kotal, Pakistan
Height	6' 6" (198 cm)

Biography & Deep Dive

Early Life & Background

Shaheen Shah Afridi was born on April 6, 2000, in Landi Kotal, Khyber Agency, Pakistan. Raised in a Pashtun family, he was introduced to cricket by his older brother Riaz Afridi, who played one Test match for Pakistan. Afridi played youth cricket in Peshawar and debut in first-class cricket in 2017, taking eight wickets in a match.

Career Milestones

Afridi made his international debut for Pakistan in 2018. He achieved global stardom for his lethal, swinging left-arm pace bowling, especially his match-winning spell against India in the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup. He won back-to-back Pakistan Super League (PSL) titles captaining the Lahore Qalandars in 2022 and 2023, becoming the first captain to do so.

Business & Wealth Model

Shaheen's wealth is driven by his PCB central contract, PSL captaincy contract, and global T20 league deals. He holds commercial sponsorships, including serving as a brand ambassador for Pepsi.

Cultural Legacy

Afridi is recognized as one of the best left-arm fast bowlers of his generation, winning the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Player of the Year in 2021. His marriage to Ansha Afridi, daughter of legendary Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, made him a major cultural figure in Pakistan.

Fun Facts

He was the first Pakistani player to win the ICC Player of the Year award, achieving the feat at age 21.
His father was a government employee in Khyber Agency, and he grew up near the Afghan border.
He wears jersey number 10, which was previously worn by his father-in-law, Shahid Afridi.