Shaheen Shah Afridi Becomes the Fastest Pakistani Fast Bowler to Claim 150 Wickets in One-Day International Cricket, Surpassing Legends Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar
LAHORE: National pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has made himself a name in Cricket history by becoming the quickest bowler to score 150 wickets in One Day Internationals cricket ( ODI) career.
Legendary off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has now overtaken the other great pace bowlers of the country, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar, who both have 150 wickets in 91 matches in their national careers.
Top 10 facts about Shaheen Shah Afridi’s historic achievement
Record Breaking Pacing Milestone: Shaheen Afridi further confirmed his fast bowling prowess as the Pakistani batsman broke several fast bowling records held by Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar.
Afridi’s astounding bowling record at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium: Afridi has posted a remarkable record with a total of 16 wickets in just 6 matches at the historic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Besides his bowling achievements, Shaheen has also shown leadership qualities as he led the Pakistan team to 9 out of 13 victories in the ODI series.