Shaheen Afridi gestures throughout a match. — Reuters/File
The Fédération Internationale de Soccer Affiliation (Fifa) has paid tribute by rating Pakistan’s quick bowler Shaheen Afridi alongside soccer’s greats.
In a current Instagram put up by the official Fifa World Cup account, Afridi was featured alongside soccer giants Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, and Luka Modrić. who’re all famously related to the enduring quantity 10 jersey.
The put up merely captioned: “The long-lasting” and celebrated the worldwide legends who’ve donned the quantity.
Notably, this recognition locations Afridi in elite firm. This marks a novel crossover between cricket and soccer and underscoring the quick bowler’s rising profile on the worldwide sports activities stage.
In line with sources, the intention of Fifa’s put up is to mobilise Pakistani followers for the World Cup.
Sources say that Fifa’s native digital groups are engaged on social media fan engagement in numerous nations.
Throughout the worldwide sporting world, this uncommon recognition from a global soccer platform has mirrored Shaheen’s rising stature.
He has now joined the ranks of legendary athletes related to the quantity 10 jersey.
Moreover, Afridi simply gained a record-extending third PSL title as captain of Lahore Qalandars. His followers regard him because the one who likes to be liked for enjoying cricket.
Afridi was among the many first to pour onto the sphere to exult along with his workforce when Sikandar Raza struck the successful runs for Lahore Qalandars.
