Shaheen Afridi and Jasprit Bumrah share a bond of mutual respect between India and Pakistan, between the fierce rivalry between the two on the field and outside. Despite representing the archives, Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Afridi often admire each other’s skills and talent.
A special moment came in Sri Lanka during the 2023 Asia Cup that showed that there was no limit of mercy. After Bumrah became a father, Afridi went to him with a bouquet to congratulate him. That simple gesture won millions of hearts as the Indian pacer also accepted the gift of the Pakistani star.
Shaheen Afridi’s great praise for Jaspreet Bumrah wins heart again
Now, when relations between India and Pakistan are once again on one of the worst stages after the Pahalgam attack, Shaheen Afridi has so far shown his honor and praise for Bumrah. But this shows a great example of true sports skills.
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Recently, Pakistan’s motion sensation has praised Bumrah when he was asked to rate the Indian bowler. With full firm belief, Afridi gave Bumrah perfect at 10 out of 10 and is still called the best bowler in the world.
Shaheen, who is also known for his own searring speed and match winning mantras, praised Bumrah’s swing, pinpoint accuracy and fatal combination of experience. Despite being faster than the Indian pacer in terms of raw motion, Afridi admitted that Bumrah’s overall skill set is above all.
Shaheen Afridi Dar Jasprit Bumrah 10/10
Shaheen Afridi said on the riches podcast on bricks, “Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler in the present time, in fact. Swing, accuracy, experience (why). I think he is the best bowler in the world right now.”
In particular, Jasprit Bumrah is currently for the five -match Test series with the Indian cricket team on a tour of England. He was rested for the second Test at Edgbaston, where India scripted history by throwing England by 339 runs even without a premiere pace.
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Bumrah, who played in the first Test and ran for five wickets in Headingly during the loss of five wickets, he is set to return to action in the third Test starting at Lord’s on July 10.
Shaheen Afridi pulled out of T20I squad for Bangladesh tour
On the other hand, Shaheen Afridi has not been selected in the squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, which begins on July 20, as well as Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Salman Aga will continue as captain for the T20I series in Bangladesh.
It is being said that Pakistan’s new head coach, Mike Hessen had already informed Afridi, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan about their boycott. The decision was taken to allow them to focus on the preparation of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 and the upcoming ODI assignment.
Babur and Rizwan have not played the T20I match since December 2024, while Shaheen last played in a domestic series against New Zealand in March.
Meanwhile, Haris Rauf and Shadab Khan are unavailable due to injuries, and national selectors have nominated Mohammad Nawaz, Sufyan Mokim and Salman Mirza as their replacement for the upcoming Bangladesh tour.
