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Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi has emerged as the leading bowler in the world across formats and leagues. AP
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Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi was named the ICC men's cricketer of 2021. He became the youngest recipient of the award at 21. AP
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Shaheen Afridi decimated India's top order during 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai. Reuters
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Pakistan players celebrate with Shaheen Afridi after the dismissal of India's KL Rahul during the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai. AP
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Shaheen Afridi celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia captain Aaron Finch during the T20 World Cup semi-final in Dubai. AFP
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Shaheen Afridi has become a star in a short period. AP
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Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi has emerged as the leading bowler in the world across formats and leagues. AP
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Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi was named the ICC men's cricketer of 2021. He became the youngest recipient of the award at 21. AP
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Shaheen Afridi decimated India's top order during 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai. Reuters
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Pakistan players celebrate with Shaheen Afridi after the dismissal of India's KL Rahul during the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai. AP
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Shaheen Afridi celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia captain Aaron Finch during the T20 World Cup semi-final in Dubai. AFP
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Shaheen Afridi has become a star in a short period. AP
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Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi has emerged as the leading bowler in the world across formats and leagues. AP
Shaheen Afridi first Pakistan player and youngest ever to be named ICC cricketer of year
Left-arm fast bowler gets top award after Babar and Rizwan named ODI and T20 cricketers of 2021
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24 January, 2022
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