Shaheen Afridi
In short
Shaheen Afridi is the captain of the Pakistan national One Day International (ODI) cricket team. He is currently in the news for his three-wicket haul that helped Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka in the opening match of the ODI tri-series.
Who they are now
He is a left-arm fast bowler and the current captain of Pakistan's ODI squad. He also previously served as the captain of the T20I team.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him due to his recent performance in the tri-series opener and the upcoming announcement that he and his team will wear pink jerseys against England to support breast cancer awareness.
An example of their work
He led the Lahore Qalandars to three Pakistan Super League titles in 2022, 2023, and 2025. He was also named the ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year in 2021.