Shahid Afridi

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Shahid Afridi born?March 1, 1977
2. Where was Shahid Afridi born?Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
3. What is Shahid Afridi known for?Fastest ODI century in 37 deliveries (vs. Sri Lanka, 1996)
4. What is the career span?1996-2018
5. What is the batting style?Right-handed

Leg Spin Bowling: A type of bowling where the bowler spins the ball with their wrist and fingers to make it deviate after pitching.
Philanthropy: The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.
Chief Selector: The person responsible for choosing the players who will represent a national cricket team.
All-rounder: A cricketer who is proficient in both batting and bowling, providing significant value to the team in multiple aspects of the game.