Pakistan’s ace speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi has vowed to stop David Warner as Pakistan get ready for the three-match Test series starting on December 14. Warner, included in the Australia squad for the Test series is likely to play his final series for the Baggy Green, having announced his desire to retire from the format after the series.

AUS vs PAK 1st Test: Shaheen Afridi ready for David Warner challenge

Pakistan speedster Shaheen Shah Afridi said he is honoured to take guards in his new role as the skipper of the national side in the T20I format. After a string of speculations, Babar Azam finally stepped down from his captaincy role of the national side on Wednesday from all formats, with Shaheen getting the nod in the shortest format of the game.

I am honoured: Shaheen Afridi reacts after taking new role in T20 format for Pakistan

After a middling start to the tournament, Shaheen Shah Afridi has hit top gear. His three-wicket haul against Bangladesh has taken him into the joint lead for most wickets at the World Cup with Adam Zampa. He went past the 100-wicket mark in the game in Kolkata today and is third-fastest to that mark and no Pakistani bowler has gotten there quicker. But can Shaheen Shah Afridi now take Pakistan to the semis? Former Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore looks at how Afridi turned things around at the World Cup.

ODI WC:  Afridi joins Zampa as leading wicket-taker | World of Cricket

Pakistan are on the cusp of ODI World Cup exit after their fourth consecutive defeat in the ODI World Cup on Friday (Oct 27) against South Africa. The Proteas won by one wicket and 16 balls to spare in a close contest played in Chennai, leaving the 1992 champions all set to exit at the league stage.

Pakistan on cusp of World Cup exit despite valiant effort from pacers, lose by one wicket against South Africa

Former India batter Mohammed Kaif has highlighted a key battle on the reserve day as Team India take guards at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo against Pakistan.

Asia Cup 2023: Former cricketer highlights key battle on reserve day, Virat vs Shaheen to attract attention

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has heaped praise on Shaheen Shah Afridi as the left-arm fast bowler continues to impress in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023. Afridi has scalped seven wickets in the ongoing Asia Cup while helping Pakistan to a perfect start in the group stage and the Super Four.

Asia Cup 2023: Former pacer heaps praise on Shaheen Afridi, calls him 'one of the best fast bowlers in world'

Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik says the current Pakistan pace bowling attack comprising Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf is better than what India have.

Asia Cup: Pak pace attack 'more potent' than India's, says former wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik

The rivalry between India and Pakistan has always been the talking point in cricket. Regarded by many as perhaps the greatest in this game’s history, even mightier than the ever-important Ashes, a new chapter in this rivalry is set to be written come October 14.

Indian crowd has always been appreciative, will clap for Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah: Shoaib Akhtar

Recently retired England seamer Stuart Broad has admitted to being a fan of Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi. Broad, who announced his decision to step aside from cricket during the fifth Ashes Test against Australia at the Oval in London, said he relishes watching Afridi bowl, adding he loves how Shaheen executes those searing in-swingers to right-handers.

Retired Stuart Broad admits being Shaheen Afridi's 'fan', says his bowling is pleasure to watch

Lahore Qalandars became the first team to win back-to-back Pakistan Super League titles on Saturday, beating Multan Sultans by one run in a thrilling final. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi took 4-51 after smashing a rapid 44 not out but had to effect a run out at the bowler's end as Multan's Khushdil Shah tried to make a third run to force a super over.

Defending champions Lahore Qalandars beat Multan Sultans by 1 run to win back-to-back PSL titles

Shaheen Shah Afridi got Pakistan off to a flying start with the ball in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as he cleaned up England opener Alex Hales with a cracking delivery.

WATCH: Shaheen Shah Afridi cleans up Alex Hales with a stunning inswinger in T20 World Cup 2022 final

Former India captain Kapil Dev recently explained why Mohammed Shami is not a better fast bowler than Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi despite his last-over heroics against Australia in India's warm-up game ahead of the start of the T20 World Cup 2022 campaign.

Can't compare Mohammed Shami to Shaheen Afridi on the basis of one over, says legendary Kapil Dev

Mitchell Starc to Trent Boult: Top contenders to finish as highest wicket-taker at T20 World Cup 2022

India and Pakistan players have been spotted exchanging pleasantries and meeting each other with warmth ahead of the clash between the two sides in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022.

I was touched by the way Indian players met Shaheen Afridi, visuals were heartwarming: Babar Azam

Pakistan suffered a huge setback ahead of the start of the Asia Cup 2022 as fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi had to pull out of the tournament due to an injury. Afridi has been one of the vital cogs in the Pakistan bowling attack for a few years now and his absence will certainly hamper Pakistan's chances in the competition.

'We also don't have Jasprit Bumrah': Sourav Ganguly reacts to Shaheen Afridi's absence

Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi's absence from the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 is a huge blow to Pakistan's chances in the tournament. However, his absence can be a huge relief to the opposition top-order batters, who would be relieved at the prospect of not having to face one of the most dangerous new-ball operators in the world at present.

Every top order should be high-fiving themselves: Scott Styris on Shaheen Afridi missing Asia Cup 2022

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain has replaced the injured Shaheen Shah Afridi for the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. The 22-year-old Hasnain returned to cricket in June after remodelling his bowling action.

Mohammad Hasnain replaces injured pacer Shaheen Afridi in Pakistan's squad for Asia Cup 2022

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was recently asked by a fan to come out of retirement after pacer Shaheen Shah Aridi was ruled out of the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 due to an injury.

Shahid Afridi responds as fan asks him to come out of retirement to replace injured Shaheen in Asia Cup 2022

There is no dearth of excitement and hype when it comes to a clash between India and Pakistan in cricket. The arch-rivals share one of the greatest rivalries in the history of the game and any game involving the two sides is always a blockbuster affair with millions across the globe glued to their television screens.

Irfan Pathan takes a sly dig at Waqar Younis after his 'relief for India' tweet on Shaheen Afridi's injury

Pakistan have been dealt with a huge blow ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 as fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury.

'Big relief for Indian batsmen': Pakistan legend on Shaheen Shah Afridi's injury ahead of Asia Cup 2022

Pakistan have been handed a huge blow ahead of the Asia Cup 2022 as premier pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday (August 20) confirmed that Afridi will also miss the seven-match T20I series against England next month after sustaining a knee injury.

Huge blow for Pakistan as Shaheen Shah Afridi ruled out of Asia Cup 2022 due to an injury

After a riveting three-match Test series between Pakistan and Australia, the action now moves onto the limited-overs as Babar Azam-led hosts face Aaron Finch's Men in Yellow in the series opener of the three ODIs on Tuesday (March 29).

PakvsAus: When and where to watch Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI - IST time and streaming details

Quick bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah picked up two wickets apiece on Monday to lead Pakistan's inspired performance against Australia on the first day of the deciding third and final test in Lahore.