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Shahid Afridi throws dinner party for Pakistan team

The interim chief selector invited the Test and ODI squad players over at his house

Shahid Afridi throws dinner party for Pakistan team PHOTO: PCB

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s interim chief selector Shahid Afridi threw a dinner party for national cricket players at his residence in Karachi on Sunday.

In a video shared by PCB on its digital platforms, the former cricketer is seen welcoming the current Test and One-Day International squads at his home.

 

Chief selector? ❌
Father figure? ✅

Shahid Afridi adorably greeting the players in an event at his home. 🥰 pic.twitter.com/VoUMMKnA3j

— Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) January 8, 2023

Fast bowler Shaheen Shah, who is engaged to Afridi’s daughter, is also greeting the guests alongside his soon to-be father-in-law.

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Earlier on Thursday, Afridi had announced a 16-member squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting Jan 09.

The two teams will host a practice session on Sunday while captains from sides will participate in the trophy unveiling ceremony.

The white-ball series, which is part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League, will take place at the National Bank Cricket Arena on Jan 09, 11 and 13.