Although he backed the idea of sports (cricket here) opening doors when politics closes them, and that he felt it was regrettable that the two teams would not face off this time, Afridi stood by the Pakistani government's verdict.

‘Prove you’re fair’: Shahid Afridi challenges ICC amid Pakistan’s India-game boycott row

From Shakib Al Hasan to Shahid Afridi, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in T20 World Cup history. This list also includes Lasith Malinga, Wanindu Hasaranga and Rashid Khan

Meet top 5 bowlers with most wickets in T20 World Cup history

From Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli here is a look at five batters to score fastest ODI hundred on Indian soil. The list also features the likes of Shahid Afridi, Kevin O’Brien and Aiden Markram who have set the stage on fire with their amazing batting performance. 

From Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, 5 batters to score fastest ODI hundred on Indian soil

From Rohit Sharma to MS Dhoni, here's a look at the top five batters with most sixes in ODIs. This list also includes Shahid Afridi, Chris Gayle and Sanath Jayasuriya

Meet top 5 batters with most ODI sixes, check who tops the list

From AB de Villiers to Shahid Afridi here is a look at five batters to score fastest ODI hundreds in the first innings. The list also features the likes of Corey Anderson, Glenn Maxwell and Asif Khan who have scored the fastest tons in the ODI format.

From AB de Villiers to Shahid Afridi, 5 batters to score fastest ODI hundred (batting first only)

India’s defeat to South Africa in the Guwahati Test last month was their 10th under the Gautam Gambhir, having lost more than 50 per cent of the matches

Shahid Afridi reignites verbal feud with Gautam Gambhir, says 'you are not always...'

From Waqar Younis to Makhaya Ntini, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets for South Africa vs Pakistan in ODIs. This list also includes Shaun Pollock, Jacques Kallis and Shahid Afridi

Meet top 5 bowlers with most wickets for South Africa vs Pakistan in ODIs

Currently, Mohsin Naqvi is heading three top posts – he is the head of the PCB as well as the Interior Minister in Shehbaz Sharif's government. 

Crisis continues in Pakistan cricket, former captain Shahid Afridi urges Mohsin Naqvi to step down from PCB role

From Imran Khan to Shoaib Malik, here's a look at the top five richest Pakistani cricketers of all time. This list also includes Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Akhtar.

From Imran Khan to Shoaib Malik, 5 richest Pakistani cricketers of all time

During a panel discussion on a Pakistani TV channel, former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi criticised the BJP for having a “very nasty mindset” after the Indian cricketers refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts in the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match.

Former Pak cricketer Shahid Afridi’s praise lands Rahul Gandhi in BJP crosshairs

Pakistan suffered an embarrassing seven-wicket loss at the hands of India in Dubai on Sunday (Sep 14). 

Asia Cup: Ex-PAK captain blasts his team for Dubai embarrassment, advises THIS player to ‘stop playing like Afridi’

From Virat Kohli to Shoaib Malik, here's a look at the top five players with most Player of the Match awards in Asia Cup.

From Virat Kohli to Shoaib Malik, 5 players with most POTM awards in Asia Cup

Recalling several instances of the past (against Shahid), Irfan revealed one occasion that turned things bitter between the two.

‘I showed him who the real Pathan is’ – Irfan recalls ‘ugly rivalry’ with Afridi; ex-PAK spinner backs Indian quick

From Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, here is a look at five fastest ODI hundred on Indian soil. The list also features the likes of Shahid Afridi, Aiden Markram and Kevin O’Brien. 

From Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, 5 fastest ODI hundred on Indian soil

From Andre Russell to Glenn Maxwell, here's a look at the top five players with highest strike rate in One Day internationals. This list also includes Lionel Cann, Heinrich Klaasen and Shahid Afridi.

From Andre Russell to Glenn Maxwell, 5 players with highest strike rate in ODIs

From Wasim Akram to Waqar Younis, here's a look at the top five Pakistani bowlers with most wickets against West Indies in ODIs.

From Wasim Akram to Waqar Younis, 5 Pakistani bowlers with most wickets against West Indies in ODIs

From Virat Kohli to Sanath Jayasuriya, here is a list of five batters to score fastest hundreds in Asia Cup history. The list also includes star names like Shahid Afridi, Suresh Raina and Iftikhar Ahmed. 

From Virat Kohli to Sanath Jayasuriya, 5 batters to score fastest hundreds in Asia Cup history (ODIs + T20Is)

From AB de Villiers to Glenn Maxwell, here is a list of five batters to score fastest ODI hundreds. The list also contains Corey Anderson, Shahid Afridi and Asif Khan. 

From AB de Villiers to Glenn Maxwell, 5 batters to score fastest ODI hundreds

From Shahid Afridi to Corey Anderson, here's a look at six players with the longest sixes in international cricket. The player at the second position will shock you.

From Shahid Afridi to Corey Anderson: 6 players with longest sixes in international cricket, one name will shock you

In the ongoing 2nd Test match between India and England, Jamie Smith scripts history by becoming fourth player with fastest century against India in Tests. Let's have a look at other batters who have fastest centuries against India in Tests.

Players with fastest centuries against India in Tests

 India, who are without premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah for the Test, conceded 176 runs in the first session - the third most by them since 2015 in a session. Smith, meanwhile, hit his century - the joint-third fastest for England in Tests and fourth fastest against India in red-ball.

IND vs ENG: WATCH | India sink to new low as Jamie Smith almost eclipses Shahid Afridi for record ton at Edgbaston

‘India is 10 years behind Pakistan,’ Afridi’s bizarre remark sparks outrage – ‘Is he on drugs? Ask netizens

Kerala community faces backlash for warmly welcoming Shahid Afridi at Dubai event – Video goes viral

India News, Sports: After the terror attack, Afridi came on Pakistani television and blamed India's security forces, questioning their efficiency

Pahalgam terror attack | 'You've obviously gone crazy but world knows what Pakistan is': Indian boxer Bidhuri gives fiery reply to Afridi

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‘Prove you’re fair’: Shahid Afridi challenges ICC amid Pakistan’s India-game boycott row

Meet top 5 bowlers with most wickets in T20 World Cup history

From Maxwell to Kohli, 5 batters to score fastest ODI hundred on Indian soil

Meet top 5 batters with most ODI sixes, check who tops the list

5 batters to score fastest ODI hundred (batting first only)

Afridi reignites verbal feud with Gambhir, says 'you are not always...'

Meet top 5 bowlers with most wickets for South Africa vs Pakistan in ODIs

Shahid Afridi urges Mohsin Naqvi to step down from PCB chairman's role

From Imran Khan to Shoaib Malik, 5 richest Pakistani cricketers of all time

Former Pak cricketer Shahid Afridi’s praise lands Rahul Gandhi in BJP crosshairs

Asia Cup: Ex-PAK captain advises THIS player to ‘stop playing like Afridi’

5 players with most POTM awards in Asia Cup, two Pakistanis on list

‘I showed him who the real Pathan is’ – Irfan recalls ‘ugly rivalry’ with Afridi

From Glenn Maxwell to Virat Kohli, 5 fastest ODI hundred on Indian soil

From Andre Russell to Glenn Maxwell, 5 players with highest strike rate in ODIs

Here are the 5 Pakistani bowlers with most wickets against West Indies in ODIs

From Kohli to Jayasuriya, 5 batters to score fastest tons in Asia Cup history

From AB de Villiers to Glenn Maxwell, 5 batters to score fastest ODI hundreds

From Afridi to Anderson: 6 players with longest sixes in international cricket

Players with fastest centuries against India in Tests

WATCH - India sink to new low as Smith almost eclipses Afridi for record ton

‘India is 10 years behind Pakistan,’ Afridi’s bizarre remark sparks outrage – ‘Is he on drugs? Ask netizens

Kerala community faces backlash for warmly welcoming Shahid Afridi at Dubai event – Video goes viral

Pahalgam terror attack | 'You've obviously gone crazy but world knows what Pakistan is': Indian boxer Bidhuri gives fiery reply to Afridi