Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi receives Hilal-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan’s second-highest civilian award, from President Asif Ali Zardari throughout a prestigious ceremony at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Might 13, 2026. — X/@SAfridiOfficial
Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been conferred Hilal-e-Imtiaz, the nation’s second-highest civilian award, in recognition his excellent companies within the subject of sports activities.
The award was conferred by President Asif Ali Zardari throughout a prestigious ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. Afridi was recognised for guiding Pakistan to their historic 2009 T20 World Cup triumph.
The honour additionally acknowledged Afridi’s contributions to England’s county cricket and his management function within the World Championship of Legends.
After receiving the award, Afridi wrote on X that receiving the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz from the president is an honour for him, including that it represents not solely his achievement however that of your entire Pakistani nation.
The previous Pakistan captain stated the award mirrored the love, prayers and help he had obtained from the general public all through his profession.
Afridi devoted the honour to Pakistan’s martyrs, saying it was additionally in recognition of those that sacrificed their lives for the nation.
He concluded by praying for Pakistan’s continued security and prosperity.
The 46-year-old made distinctive contributions to Pakistan cricket throughout all codecs, having performed 398 ODIs and scored 8,064 runs, together with 39 half-centuries and 6 centuries, whereas additionally claiming 395 wickets with 9 five-wicket hauls.
Within the T20I format, the right-handed batter featured in 99 matches, scoring 1,416 runs and taking 98 wickets.
Afridi additionally loved huge expertise in franchise cricket, representing groups within the Pakistan Tremendous League, Lanka Premier League, Bangladesh Premier League, Caribbean Premier League, Champions League Twenty20, Huge Bash League and Indian Premier League.
He was a key member of Pakistan’s squad that gained the 2009 ICC World Twenty20, the place they defeated Sri Lanka nationwide cricket crew within the remaining courtesy of Afridi’s all-round efficiency.
He scored an unbeaten 54 off 40 deliveries, together with two fours and two sixes, and likewise claimed one wicket.
