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Born on March 1, 1980, Shahid Afridi is from Khyber District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Public records list Shahid Afridi as a cricketer. That works out to 46 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Pride of Performance (2010) and Sitara-i-Imtiaz (2018). The listed height is 182 cm.
My Take
Shahid Afridi is one of those athletes whose statistics never quite capture his importance. As an all-rounder he could swing a match with bat or ball, but what I find most compelling is his role as a symbol: a kid from the Khyber region who became the face of Pakistani cricket and its captain. His fearless, sometimes reckless hitting gave fans something raw numbers cannot, a sense of theater every time he walked to the crease. Decorated by his country and adored by its crowds, he represents sport as national drama at its very best.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shahid Afridi
- Name (Japanese)
- シャヒド・アフリディ
- Reading
- しゃひど・あふりでぃ
- Born
- March 1, 1980 (age 46)
- Origin
- Khyber District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Height
- 182 cm
- Occupation
- cricketer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Pride of Performance
- 2018 Sitara-i-Imtiaz
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shahid Afridi born?
Shahid Afridi was born on March 1, 1980 and is 46 years old.
Where is Shahid Afridi from?
Shahid Afridi is from Khyber District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
What does Shahid Afridi do?
Shahid Afridi works as cricketer.
How tall is Shahid Afridi?
Shahid Afridi is 182 cm tall.
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