Shahid Afridi confirms ‘vetting’ Shaheen earlier than marriage to his daughter

Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and former cricketer Shahid Afridi throughout Nikah ceremony in Karachi on February 3, 2023. — Instagram@ishaheenafridi10

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has disclosed that he performed an inquiry into pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi earlier than agreeing to get his daughter married to the quick bowler.

Talking on the ‘Major Hoon Karachi’ session through the Worldwide Urdu Convention within the metropolis, Shahid shared insights into his decision-making course of concerning his daughter Ansha’s marriage to the younger paceman. 

The star all-rounder stated: “No father hands over his daughter’s life to someone without careful thought. Shaheen’s upbringing was commendable, and although our families lost touch after we shifted to Karachi, Shaheen’s coaches always spoke highly of him.”

Shahid Afridi shares a photograph of himself with daughter Ansha and son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi. — X@SAfridiOfficial

Addressing a query concerning the inquiry, the previous spinner harassed its significance, saying: “It is essential to ensure compatibility for a successful relationship, and both partners must contribute to building a strong future generation.”

Shahid playfully dismissed recommendations of embracing the title of grandfather, including: “Perhaps after my youngest daughter marries and has children, I’ll consider it.”

The previous cricketer is the daddy to 5 daughters and Ansha, who’s married to Shaheen, is his second born. 

The couple tied the knot in a ceremony in 2023. The nikkah was solemnised in February at a neighborhood mosque in Karachi they usually celebrated their marriage ceremony months later in September in the identical yr. 

Shaheen and Ansha welcomed their first-born son, Aaliyar, in August, 2024. 

In the meantime, Shahid’s eldest daughter Aqsa can be married.