Shaheen Afridi takes three in an over in first domestic first-class game for seven years

Shaheen Shines Back in Domestic FC Cricket After 7-Year Hiatus

What a return for the left-arm quick! Shaheen Shah Afridi dusted off his red-ball boots after seven years in the President's Trophy Grade I, and he didn't just show up—he turned up. 🎯

The Magic Over

Playing for Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) vs Ghani, Shaheen finished with a crisp 4/61, and included three wickets in a single over to close out the Ghani innings. The cherry? A pinpoint yorker that fooled No.10 Shoaib Akhtar (who was expecting a short ball), followed by a top-edge from Ali Raza trying to crossbat. Ghani were bundled out for 306, leaving KRL with a commanding 241-run first-innings lead.

The Bigger Picture

KRL posted a massive 547/9, powered by a brilliant century from Imran Rafiq (129) and a crucial Fakhar Zaman ton (128), with keeper Asim Ali chipping in 87. And in a delightful twist, Shaheen contributed with the bat too—a quick-fire 47 off 49 (2 fours, 3 sixes) before being dismissed.

Shaheen's last FC appearance? October 2019 in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy for Northern. Tonight, he proved that cricketing talent never truly takes a break. 🏏

From the pitch to the plate—nothing beats the flavour of a job done perfectly. Cheers, Shaheen!

Source: Wisden