Shahid Afridi
Shahid Afridi, also known as 'Boom Boom,' is a former Pakistani cricketer celebrated for his explosive batting and all-round capabilities. Afridi holds the record for the highest number of sixes in One Day Internationals (ODIs) for many years and is known for his aggressive approach to the game. His charismatic persona and match-winning performances have made him a popular figure in cricket.
Born on Mar 01, 1980 (45 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 4 | 5.00 | 0.24% | +30% | 1,380,004,385 | 4,233,642 | $2,900,000 | 8,897$ |
| Pakistan | 4 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +10% | 220,892,331 | 335,147 | $280,000 | 425$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 23,920 | $2,700,000 | 951$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 133,676 | $350,000 | 284$ |
| Totals | 10 | 1,833,472,110 | 4,726,385 | $6,230,000 | 10,557$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
India:
Shahid Afridi led the Pakistan Champions team, which announced it would no longer participate in future editions of the tournament.
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Bangladesh:
Shahid Afridi is a former cricketer playing for the 'Pakistan Champions' team in the ongoing World Championship of Legends.
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Pakistan:
Shahid Afridi's presence led to comparisons with The Lion King after India's withdrawal from the WCL 2025 semi-final against Pakistan.
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Pakistan:
Shahid Afridi criticized the Indian team for refusing to play against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends.
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Pakistan:
Shahid Afridi's inclusion in the team was questioned by Indian fans following the cancellation of a match between Pakistan and India.
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India:
Shahid Afridi's earlier derogatory remarks about the Indian Army added fuel to the controversy surrounding the match cancellation.
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Pakistan:
Shahid Afridi emphasized the need to keep sports separate from politics and stated that players should be ambassadors for their country.
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India:
Shahid Afridi is mentioned in the context of criticism regarding the behavior of players during the India vs Pakistan match controversy.
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United Kingdom:
Gautam Gambhir squared up to Shahid Afridi after barrelling into him.
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India:
Mushtaq Mohammad claims Rishabh Pant is even better than Shahid Afridi.
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