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Shahid Afridi gifts LLC trophy to teammate Asghar Afghan

Afridi presented the sparkling trophy to Asghar, with fellow Pakistan cricketers Misbah-ul-Haq and Shoaib Akhtar by his side

Shahid Afridi gifts LLC trophy to teammate Asghar Afghan PHOTO: File

Asia Lions captain, Shahid Afridi gifts the trophy of the Legends League Cricket (LLC) to his fellow teammate Asghar Afghan after winning the mega-event final against the World Giants.

In a touching video that went viral on social media, Afridi presented the sparkling trophy to Asghar, with fellow Pakistan cricketers Misbah-ul-Haq and Shoaib Akhtar by his side.

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Afridi explained that the trophy was a gift from the people of Pakistan to Afghanistan, a gesture that was warmly welcomed by other Pakistani cricketers who took part in the league.

Asghar expressed his gratitude, thanking all Pakistan cricketers for their support and love for the people of Afghanistan.

In response, the former Afghan cricketer expressed gratitude, saying, “Thanks to all Pakistani cricketers for expressing their love for the people of Afghanistan.”

 

Congratulations!
The Asian Lions have won the Legends League 2023. I wholeheartedly Thank the Captain and all the Legendary Players of the Asian Lions for dedicating the championship trophy to Afghanistan 🏆 🙏 @SAfridiOfficial @shoaib100mph @captainmisbahpk @MHafeez22pic.twitter.com/bujPScAl3T

— Asghar Afghan (@MAsgharAfghan) March 20, 2023

Throughout the tournament, Afridi also demonstrated his unwavering commitment to his values and beliefs. He refused to wear a shirt with a logo of a betting company, despite the possibility of facing fines from the tournament organizers.

Afridi's steadfastness in standing up for his principles has earned him respect and admiration from fans and fellow cricketers alike.