Pakistan’s fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, recently had an exciting experience during his vacation in the United Kingdom. He visited Old Trafford, the famous home ground of Manchester United, one of the world’s most iconic football clubs.
Shaheen, known for his impressive performances on the cricket field, was warmly welcomed at Old Trafford, which is often called the ‘Theatre of Dreams.’ During his visit, Shaheen was gifted a special Manchester United jersey. The jersey was personalized with his surname ‘Afridi’ and the number 10, a number that has been worn by many football legends.
Manchester United shared pictures of Shaheen’s visit on their social media pages with the caption, “The eagle has landed.” This shows how much they appreciated having such a talented sportsman at their ground.
Shaheen Afridi has been an important part of Pakistan’s cricket team and was recently included in the squad for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. However, as part of a strategy to manage his workload, the team selectors decided to make Saud Shakeel the vice-captain instead of Shaheen.
Pakistan’s cricket team has a busy schedule ahead, with nine Test matches, 14 T20 Internationals, and at least 17 One Day Internationals (ODIs) planned between August 2024 and April 2025. Shaheen’s visit to Old Trafford was a well-deserved break before he dives back into this packed cricket calendar.
This visit was not just a treat for Shaheen but also a proud moment for his fans, seeing him being recognized and appreciated by a global football giant like Manchester United.
