Afridi Praise Shadab for Breaking His Record

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Islamabad: Former Pakistani Skipper Shahid Afridi praised all-rounder Shadab Khan for surpassing him to become the leading wicket-taker for Pakistan in T20 Internationals and wished him further success in the future. Shadab Khan sent Ibrahim Zadran to the pavilion in the third T20I against Afghanistan, making his 99th wicket in T20Is and exceeding Shahid Afridi’s record of 98 wickets.

What an achievement 💚

Shadab Khan joins Shahid Afridi as the joint highest-wicket taker for Pakistan in the shortest format 👏#PAKvBAN #T20WorldCup #ShadabKhan pic.twitter.com/U0ZCUCrpGy

— Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) November 6, 2022

Shadab Khan, who was named Skipper in the series against Afghanistan, has also become the first Pakistan bowler to take 100 wickets in T20Is. Meanwhile, Saeed Ajmal and Umar Gul were next in line with 85 wickets, followed by Haris Rauf on the list with 72 wickets.

Pakistan won the last T20I against Afghanistan but lost the three-match series 2-1. It may be mentioned that Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, and Haris Rauf were rested from Pakistan’s squad in the series against Afghanistan in Sharjah.

Mubarak @76Shadabkhan aap ne mera record tor dia 🙂
You have been a great performer for Pakistan and I wish you more success. Good win for Pakistan last night, glad that Saim and Ihsanullah showed their talent. We need to continue to back our youngsters.

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 28, 2023

While Imad Wasim was recalled to the squad and star PSL 2023 performers Saim Ayub and Ihsanullah received call-ups to the national team for the first time.