Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Afridi Open to Future in Politics
Shahid Afridi, a famous former cricket captain from Pakistan, has said he might join politics one day.
He recently moved from his hometown Karachi to the capital, Islamabad.
Afridi believes that for Pakistan to do well, the government and other important groups should be allowed to finish their work.
He has been offered jobs in the government before but didn't take them because he wants to make a big difference, not just have a title.
Other famous cricketers like Imran Khan have also joined politics and become leaders.
Shahid Afridi is open to joining politics in the future.
He recently moved from Karachi to Islamabad.
Afridi believes Pakistan's prosperity depends on completing constitutional terms.
He has declined past government offers, aiming to make a significant impact.
Other Pakistani cricketers, like Imran Khan, have successfully entered politics.
- Who
- Shahid Afridi, former Pakistan cricket captain
- What
- Afridi is open to joining politics in the future
- When
- January 17, 2024
- Where
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Why
- To contribute to Pakistan's prosperity and complete constitutional terms
- Name
- Shahid Afridi
- Current Residence
- Islamabad
- Previous Residence
- Karachi
- Profession
- Former Cricket Captain
- Political Ambition
- Open to joining politics in the future
- Notable Cricketers in Politics
- Imran Khan, Sarfaraz Nawaz