Pakistani Pacer Shaheen Afridi nominated for the ‘Test Bowling Performance of the Year’

Shaheen Afridi attains his nomination after he takes his magnificent 6 for 51 against West Indies on the fourth day of the second Test in Kingston last year.

Pakistani left-arm fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi secures his nomination for the Test bowling performance of the year at the ESPNcricinfo awards.

Shaheen attains his nomination after he takes his magnificent 6 for 51 against West Indies on the fourth day of the second test in Kingston last year, levelling the two-match series.

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Close to two days of the Test were lost to rain and bad light, still, Pakistan emerged victorious because of Shaheen’s impeccable bowling performance. After Pakistan declared their first innings on 302/9, he showed off his range.

Shaheen’s full inswinging delivery bowled out captain Kraigg Brathwaite. Kieron Powell is trapped in front with an lbw. Alzarri Joseph got caught in the slips, while Jermaine Blackwood after making 33 runs got caught by Fawad Alam. Later on, Jason Holder and Kemar Roach also became the victims of Shaheen’s mystery bowling.

Shaheen’s bowling skills had West Indies all out for 150, resulting in a huge total for them to chase in the fourth innings and they didn’t come close to it.

In April 2018, the 21-year-old made his international debut for Pakistan. In April 2019, he was named under Pakistan’s team for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. He was also named the cricketer of the year by the ICC in January 2022.