Shaheen Afridi graced by Barmy Army's rendition of 'Dil Dil Pakistan' at Ashes

During the first Ashes Test match between England and Australia, a member of the Barmy Army, a group of English cricket supporters known for their enthusiastic and vocal support, decided to show their admiration for Pakistani cricketer, Shaheen Afridi.

This passionate supporter played the iconic tune of "Dil Dil Pakistan" on a trumpet, capturing the attention of everyone present, including Shaheen himself, who was attending the fourth day of the ongoing Test.

To further express their solidarity and respect, the Barmy Army supporter chanted "Pakistan Zindabad" (Long Live Pakistan) multiple times in front of Shaheen Afridi. The young Pakistani cricketer appreciated this heartfelt gesture by clapping and extending a handshake to the supporter, acknowledging the display of goodwill.

Recognizing the significance of this moment, the Barmy Army uploaded a video capturing the incident on their official Twitter account.

The video was accompanied by the caption "Dil Dil Pakistan! Nice to meet you @iShaheenAfridi, what a legend ❤," showcasing their admiration for Shaheen Afridi's talent and character.

Dil Dil Pakistan!

Nice to meet you @iShaheenAfridi, what a legend ❤️ pic.twitter.com/wu2zcRdtnW

— England's Barmy Army 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) June 19, 2023

As expected, the video quickly gained immense popularity on various social media platforms, with fans and cricket enthusiasts from around the world sharing and appreciating this heartwarming interaction.