When did Shahid Afridi hit fastest century?
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When did Shahid Afridi hit fastest century?
1996
One of the brightest moments of Afridi’s career came in 1996 when he blasted the fastest-ever ODI century. Playing in only his second One Day International against Sri Lanka, the Pakistan all-rounder reached his hundred in just 37 deliveries.
How many World Cup did Shahid Afridi played?
Afridi is no stranger to the ICC Cricket World Cup, having played in the 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011 tournaments. His best World Cup performance was against Kenya in 2011 when he took 5-16. Afridi retired from Test cricket in 2006 to concentrate on his limited overs game, but made a one-off return in 2010.
What is Shahid Afridi famous for?
Shahid Afridi, fondly referred to as ‘Boom Boom’, is among the most popular cricketers not only in Pakistan but across the cricketing world. Known for his aggressive batting and ability to hit sixes at will, he was a crowd favourite wherever he played during his 21-year long international career.
Did Afridi used Sachin bat?
He did not get to bat on his debut vs Kenya but in his 1st innings vs Sri Lanka, he did the unthinkable. It took him into the history books as he smashed what was then the fastest ODI century, in 37 balls. What many people are unaware of is that the bat Afridi used actually belonged to Sachin Tendulkar.
Did Afridi played IPL?
IPL career Afridi was signed by Deccan Chargers, and played in the inaugural season of the IPL. He could only score 81 runs in 10 matches and picked up 9 wickets in the tournament. He did not play in the 2nd edition of IPL due to the tense atmosphere after the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
How many Asia Cups has India won?
7 titles
It was originally scheduled to be held every two years. The Asia Cup is the only continental championship in cricket and the winning team becomes the champions of Asia….Asia Cup.
| Official logo of the ACC Asia Cup | |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Asian Cricket Council |
| Most successful | India (7 titles) |
| Most runs | Sanath Jayasuriya (1220) |
Is Shahid Afridi retired?
Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on February 13, 2022. He made the announcement in a video he shared. He said his lower back pain, the injury that he has had for the past 15 years, is the reason he is leaving in the middle of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
