Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi shared the information of his sister’s passing on October 17 (Tuesday). Afridi took to his social media to tell the general public that his sister had been combating for her life in a hospital in Karachi. Afridi had determined to journey again to Karachi to be by her aspect a day earlier than however she tragically misplaced her battle with sickness on Tuesday. Afridi additionally introduced the main points of his sister’s funeral on X (previously Twitter).
“Certainly we belong to Allah and to him we will return. With Heavy hearts we inform you that our beloved Sister handed away and her Namaz e Janazah will probably be at 17.10.2023 after Zuhur prayer at Zakariya masjid essential twenty sixth road Khayaban e Ghalib DHA,” part of Afridi’s tweet wrote in a tweet.
The day earlier than, on Monday, Shahid Afridi had shared that his sister was significantly ailing and battling for her life. The famend all-rounder reached out to his followers on social media, requesting their prayers for her restoration.
“I’m travelling again to see you quickly my love keep robust My sister is combating for her life proper now. I request you to make Duas for her well being, will imply so much. Could Allah give her speedy restoration and an extended wholesome life Ya Rabb,” he talked about in his tweet.
(We belong to Allah and to Him we will return,)
Certainly we belong to Allah and to him we will return.
With Heavy hearts we inform you that our beloved Sister handed away and her Namaz e Janazah will probably be at 17.10.2023 after Zuhur prayer at Zakariya masjid essential twenty sixth road… https://t.co/Ly4sK6XVGT
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 17, 2023
A mess of followers and well-wishers responded to Afridi’s message, providing prayers for his sister.
One of many sympathetic voices was former worldwide Pakistan bowler Sohail Tanveer, who tweeted, “Allah jannat atta farmaye aur apko logon ko sabar dey 🤲🤲🤲” (Could Allah grant her heaven and grant you and your loved ones endurance).
Shahid Afridi, a extremely profitable determine in Pakistan cricket, had an illustrious profession within the restricted overs format. He represengted the Males in Inexperienced in 398 ODIs, 27 Assessments and 99 T20Is, making his debut in 1998.