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Rizwan credits Shaheen Afridi for bringing Pakistan team together

Shaheen hosted a celebratory gathering, where he expressed his admiration for Rizwan's batting, referring to him as the "Bradman of T20 cricket"

Rizwan credits Shaheen Afridi for bringing Pakistan team together PHOTO: PCB

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi extended his congratulations to his teammates, Mohammad Rizwan and Naseem Shah, for their remarkable achievements in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand.

Naseem reached a significant milestone by taking his 100th international wicket during the third T20I, while Rizwan became the fastest batter to score 3000 T20I runs during the second T20I.

Shaheen hosted a celebratory gathering to honor these accomplishments, where he expressed his admiration for Rizwan's batting prowess, referring to him as the "Bradman of T20 cricket" and Pakistan's "SuperMan" for his achievement.

"Cheers to Muhammad Rizwan - the Bradman of T20 cricket and Pakistan's SuperMan for hitting 3,000 T20I runs," Shaheen wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

"Your impact has transformed the game and silenced the sceptics. Keep soaring, champion! You're an inspiration to many," he added.

Shaheen also congratulated Naseem on his achievement of reaching 100 international wickets, recognizing the significance of this milestone.

“Congratulations Naseem Shah on your monumental 100 international wickets,” Shaheen wrote.

Responding to Shaheen's gesture, Rizwan expressed his gratitude for organizing the celebration and bringing the Pakistan team together.

"Huge thanks to Shaheen Shah Afridi for orchestrating another fantastic celebration for me and for bringing the stars of the Pakistan team together," Rizwan wrote on X.

"Grateful to all my teammates and our incredible fans for their unwavering support," he added.