Sun Feb 23 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Pakistani Cricket Star Shaheen Afridi Welcomes Son, Aliyaar
**LAHORE, PAKISTAN (February 19, 2025)** – Shaheen Shah Afridi, the celebrated Pakistani cricketer and former T20I captain, and his wife Ansha Afridi have announced the birth of their first child, a son named Aliyaar Afridi. The happy couple shared the news on social media on August 24, 2024, delighting fans worldwide.
Afridi, who led the Lahore Qalandars to consecutive Pakistan Super League (PSL) titles in 2022 and 2023, is also the first Pakistani to win the Garfield Sobers Trophy. His marriage to Ansha, daughter of cricket legend Shahid Afridi, took place in a private nikah ceremony in February 2023. The couple’s relationship, strengthened by strong family ties and a shared passion for cricket, has been a source of inspiration for their fans. Ansha’s unwavering support has been instrumental in Shaheen’s cricketing career. The arrival of Aliyaar marks a new chapter for the celebrated couple.
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