‘Bas akela yahi mehnat kar raha hai’ – Fans react as Shaheen Afridi becomes fastest pacer to reach 100 wickets in ODIs

Pakistan premium pacer Shaheen Afridi has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the fastest Pakistani bowler to reach 100 ODI wickets. The 23-year-old left-arm seamer achieved this milestone during Pakistan’s 7th ODI World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday, October 31.

Shaheen’s journey to 100 ODI wickets has been nothing short of extraordinary, marked by his ability to swing the ball both ways and generate tremendous pace. His achievement has not only brought personal glory but has also given Pakistani cricket fans a reason to celebrate, as he joins the ranks of legendary bowlers who have left an indelible mark on the sport.

Shaheen is the 3rd fastest all-time bowler to achieve this milestone following Nepal’s Sandeep Lamichhane and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan. However, he overtook Pakistan’s legendary bowlers like Saqlain Mushtaq, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar to become the fastest Pakistan bowler to take 100 ODI wickets.

With this significant milestone, Afridi’s career trajectory continues to soar, and he is on the path to becoming one of the most promising fast bowlers in international cricket. His ability to consistently take wickets and lead Pakistan’s bowling attack makes him a vital asset for his team, and his future in the sport appears exceedingly bright.

Pakistan’s poor performance in the ODI World Cup 2023

Despite having a talented speedster like Shaheen in the squad, the Men in Green’s performance in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 has been very disappointing. They have won only 2 out of 6 matches in the tournament so far and are on the verge of getting eliminated.

However, still, the efforts Shaheen has put to make his team win are phenomenal as he is the highest wicket-taker for his team in the tournament. At the time of writing, he has taken 15 wickets in 7 matches, standing just behind Australia’s Adam Zampa who has taken 16 wickets in 6 matches.

As Shaheen continues to hone his skills and make valuable contributions to Pakistan’s cricketing journey, his fans eagerly anticipate what more he has in store for the world of cricket. His record-breaking journey to 100 ODI wickets is just one of the many milestones that await this young and talented cricketer.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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