Who Is Ansha Afridi’s Husband? Inside Cricket’s Most High-Profile Power Couple
In August 2024, the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Aliyar Afridi. The birth coincided directly with Pakistan’s home Test series against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. Demonstrating modern athlete priorities, Shaheen received temporary leave from the team management to travel to Karachi, ensuring he was present for his son's arrival before returning to national duties.
The birth triggered widespread domestic celebration. Pakistani news outlets and social platforms widely reported that former skipper Shahid Afridi had become one of cricket's youngest grandfathers at age 47. Shahid publicly shared his happiness, offering prayers for his daughter and newly born grandson while thanking well-wishers worldwide. The moment highlighted a heartwarming generational continuity for a household synonymous with Pakistani sporting history.