Pakistani fast bowler Shaheen Afridi is soon expecting a little one, making former captain Shahid Afridi a soon-to-be grandfather. National team head coach Jason Gillespie shared that Shaheen may miss the upcoming Test match against Bangladesh due to this joyful occasion. He mentioned that the baby is expected to arrive in just a few weeks, and if Shaheen wants to be by his wife’s side for the birth, the team is supportive of giving him some time off.
In Shaheen’s absence, Shan Masood will take the helm as captain for the Test team. Babar Azam has also been seen meeting with the team in Lahore, gearing up for the upcoming series. The Bangladesh cricket team is set to tour Pakistan in the third week of August, marking an important event in the cricket calendar.
The first Test match will kick off in Rawalpindi from August 21 to 25, followed by the second Test in Karachi from August 30 to September 3. These matches are significant as they form part of the World Test Championship, with Bangladesh participating in two Tests during this tour.
As the team prepares for this series, fans are eagerly anticipating both the cricket action and the arrival of Shaheen Afridi’s new baby. The upcoming matches promise to be exciting, especially with the added anticipation surrounding Shaheen’s milestone.
