Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi He was conferred the Hilal Imtiaz, Pakistan’s second highest civilian award, on Wednesday for his services to cricket and his long service to the national team.This award was presented by the President of Pakistan. Asif Ali Zardari During a ceremony at the Presidency recognizing Afridi’s international achievements.
The fourth Pakistani cricketer to receive the Hilal Imtiaz
With this recognition, Afridi became only the fourth Pakistani cricketer to receive the Hilal distinction, joining a select list that includes Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and Abdul Hafeez Kardar.Afridi’s award was also a recognition of the most influential white-ball career in Pakistan’s history. In 524 international matches, he built a reputation as one of cricket’s most explosive all-rounders.He is one of Pakistan’s most capped ODI players having played a prominent role in 398 matches. He scored 8,064 runs in the format, including six centuries and 39 half-centuries, while also taking 395 wickets – underlining his rare value as a match-winner with both bat and ball.The 2009 victory that defined the legacy.Afridi’s most notable contribution came during Pakistan’s title-winning run in the ICC World T20.In the final against Sri Lanka at Lord’s Cricket Ground, Afridi under pressure scored an unbeaten 54 off 40 balls and took one wicket to guide Pakistan to a memorable championship win.This all-round display is a landmark performance in Pakistan’s T20 history.Worldwide franchise starApart from the national team, Afridi’s influence extended to global franchise cricket. I represented the teams. Pakistan Super LeagueBig Bash League, Indian Premier League, Caribbean Premier League and many other competitions.At 46, Afridi’s latest accolade serves as recognition of a career that has crossed generations.
